Cari
to puff up
[phrase form: puff]
01
mengembang, membuat mengembang
to make something larger or expand, often by adding air or gas
Contoh-contoh
He puffed up the inflatable mattress before setting it up.
Dia mengembang kasur udara sebelum memasangnya.
1.1
mengembang, membesar
to expand or become larger, usually because of being filled with air or gas
Contoh-contoh
The fabric will puff up once it ’s washed and dried.
Kain akan mengembang setelah dicuci dan dikeringkan.
02
membengkak, menggelembung
to swell and become larger, usually because of an injury or illness
Contoh-contoh
His eyes puffed up from the allergic reaction.
Matanya membengkak karena reaksi alergi.
03
membesar-besarkan, melebih-lebihkan
to praise or exaggerate how impressive or important someone or something is
Contoh-contoh
She felt uncomfortable as her colleagues puffed up her role in the project.
Dia merasa tidak nyaman ketika rekan-rekannya membesar-besarkan perannya dalam proyek.
3.1
membusung, sombong
to become noticeably proud or arrogant
Contoh-contoh
She puffed up when her artwork was praised by the critics.
Dia membusung ketika karyanya dipuji oleh para kritikus.
04
mengembang, menegakkan
(of an animal) to expand its body or a part of it, typically to appear bigger or keep warm
Contoh-contoh
The dog puffed up its fur to show it was alert and ready to defend.
Anjing itu mengembungkan bulunya untuk menunjukkan bahwa ia waspada dan siap membela diri.
4.1
mengembang, berdiri bulu
(of an animal) to become larger, often with feathers or fur rising to keep warm
Contoh-contoh
The cat puffs up when it gets cold.
Kucing mengembang ketika kedinginan.
