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词汇 paff
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Definition of paff in English:

paff

(also paf)
exclamation paf
  • 1Used to represent the sound of an impact, blow, explosion, etc.: ‘bang!’, ‘pow!’.

  • 2Used as an expression of contempt: ‘nonsense!’, ‘rubbish!’ rare.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Charlotte Smith (1749–1806), poet and novelist. Imitative. Compare piff, poof n.2.

Definition of paff in US English:

paff

(also paf)
exclamationpaf
  • 1Used to represent the sound of an impact, blow, explosion, etc.: ‘bang!’, ‘pow!’.

  • 2Used as an expression of contempt: ‘nonsense!’, ‘rubbish!’ rare.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Charlotte Smith (1749–1806), poet and novelist. Imitative. Compare piff, poof [noun²].

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