Puff
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British pronunciation/pˈʌf/
American pronunciation/ˈpəf/

Definition & Meaning of "puff"

to puff
01

to inhale and exhale smoke from a pipe, cigarette, or cigar

Intransitive: to puff on an smoking implement
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Smokers puff on cigarettes to inhale and exhale the smoke.
He puffed on his cigar, looking out over the city skyline.
Children love to puff on pretend cigarettes when playing make-believe.
02

to breathe in short, quick gasps with effort or exertion

Intransitive
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The dog puffed heavily after the long walk in the heat.
She puffed with exertion as she climbed the steep hill.
He was puffing loudly after carrying the heavy boxes up the stairs.
03

to blow dust, smoke, or a light object away with a quick burst of air

Transitive: to puff air or particles somewhere
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The wind puffed the light leaves across the yard.
He puffed the ash off his jacket after the bonfire.
The child puffed air across the surface of the water, making ripples.
04

to expand or become larger, often due to air, pressure, or a change in shape

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The sails of the boat puffed in the wind, filling with air.
The bread dough began to puff as it rose in the warm oven.
The pastry puffed in the oven, turning golden brown.
05

to speak or behave in a boastful, arrogant, or overly self-important way

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The actor puffed, acting as though he was the most talented person in the room.
She puffed during the interview, making exaggerated claims about her expertise.
He puffed at the party, trying to impress everyone with his expensive watch.
06

to promote or publicize something with excessive or misleading praise

Transitive: to puff a product or achievement
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He puffed the book in interviews, exaggerating its impact and quality.
They puffed the restaurant 's menu, making it sound like a gourmet experience.
The ad puffed the movie, making it seem like the best thriller ever made.
07

to cause someone to become excessively proud or self-important

Transitive: to puff sb/sth
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The accolades puffed his confidence to the point of arrogance.
The praise from her boss puffed her ego, making her feel invincible.
He was puffed with pride after receiving so much attention for his accomplishments.
Puff
01

bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

puff definition and meaning
02

a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

03

forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

04

a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin

05

thick cushion used as a seat

06

exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)

07

a light inflated pastry or puff shell

08

a short light gust of air

01

gathered for protruding fullness

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Smokers puff on cigarettes to inhale and exhale the smoke.
He puffed on his cigar, looking out over the city skyline.
Children love to puff on pretend cigarettes when playing make-believe.
He sat in the garden, puffing slowly on his pipe and watching the birds.
She took a deep drag and began to puff on her cigar.
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