puff
puff
pəf
pēf
British pronunciation
/pˈʌf/

Definition & Meaning of "puff"in English

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.
She took a deep drag and began to puff on her cigar.
02

to breathe in short, quick gasps with effort or exertion

Intransitive
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After running up the stairs, she began to puff, struggling to catch her breath.
He puffed in short bursts, trying to calm his racing heart after the sprint.
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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Examples
He puffed the dust off the old book before opening it.
The wind puffed the light leaves across the yard.
04

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

Intransitive
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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.
05

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

Intransitive
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She puffed during the interview, making exaggerated claims about her expertise.
He puffed in front of his friends, pretending to know more than he really did.
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.
07

to cause someone to become excessively proud or self-important

Transitive: to puff sb/sth
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The praise from her boss puffed her ego, making her feel invincible.
The way they treated him after the award puffed his sense of self-worth.
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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