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   puff

   /pəf/

   noun

   • 1. a short, explosive burst of breath or wind: "a puff of wind swung the weathervane around" Similar gustblastrushsquallgalewhiffbreathflurrydraftwaftbreezeblowliterary:zephyr
   • ▪ the sound of air or vapor escaping suddenly: "the whistle and puff of steam"
   • ▪ a small quantity of vapor or smoke, emitted in one blast: "the fire breathed out a puff of blue smoke"
   • ▪ an act of drawing quickly on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar: "he took a puff of his cigar" Similar pullinformal:drag
   • 2. a light pastry case, typically one made of puff pastry, containing a sweet or savory filling: "a cream puff"
   • 3. a review of a work of art, book, or theatrical production, especially an excessively complimentary one: informal "the publishers sent him a copy of the book hoping for a puff" Similar favorable mentionpiece of publicityfavorable reviewadvertisementpromotionrecommendationcommendationmentiongood wordcommercialinformal:pushadboostadvert
   • ▪ an advertisement, especially one exaggerating the value of the goods advertised: British "the distinction between a trader's puff and a statement having legal significance is a fine one" Similar publicityadvertisingpromotionmarketingpropagandapushpufferybuildupboostingpatterlinepitchsales talkpresentationinformal:spielhypeballyhoo
   • 4. a gathered mass of material in a dress or other garment.
   • ▪ a rolled protuberant mass of hair: "her hair was drawn up into a series of padded puffs and curves"
   • ▪ a soft quilt: North American "plump pillows and puffs"
   • 5. a powder puff: "she sent her a box of dusting powder with a swansdown puff"

   verb

   • 1. breathe in repeated short gasps: "exercises that make you puff" Similar breathe heavilybreathe loudly/rapidly/quicklypantpuff and pantpuff and blowblowgaspfight for breathcatch one's breath
   • ▪ (of a person, engine, etc.) move with short, noisy breaths or bursts of air or steam: "the train came puffing in"
   • ▪ smoke a pipe, cigarette, or cigar: "he puffed on his pipe contentedly" Similar smokedraw onpull ondrag onsuck at/on
   • ▪ blow (dust, smoke, or a light object) in a specified direction with a quick breath or blast of air: "he lighted his pipe and puffed forth smoke"
   • ▪ move through the air in short bursts: "his breath puffed out like white smoke"
   • 2. cause to swell or become swollen: "he suddenly sucked his stomach in and puffed his chest out"
   • ▪ be conceited: "he was never puffed up about his writing"
   • 3. advertise with exaggerated or false praise: "publishers have puffed the book on the grounds that it contains new discoveries" Similar advertisepromotegive publicity topublicizepushrecommendcommendendorseput in a good word forbeat the drum forinformal:give a puff tohype (up)plugrare:merchandise

   Word Origin Middle English: imitative of the sound of a breath, perhaps from Old Englishpyf (noun), pyffan (verb).

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   ˈpəf. puffed; puffing; puffs. Synonyms of puff. intransitive verb. 1. a (1) : to blow in short gusts. (2) : to exhale forcibly. b. : to breathe hard : pant. c. : to emit small whiffs or clouds (as of smoke) often as an accompaniment to vigorous action. puff at a pipe. 2. : to speak or act in a scornful, conceited, or exaggerated manner. 3. a.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUFF definition: 1. to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising: 2. to breathe…. Learn more.

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   noun. a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath. an abrupt emission of air, smoke, vapor, etc. an act of inhaling and exhaling, as on a cigarette or pipe; whiff. the sound of an abrupt emission of air, vapor, etc. a small quantity of vapor, smoke, etc., emitted at one blast. an inflated or distended part of a thing; swelling; protuberance.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › puffPUFF Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for PUFF: breeze, breath, zephyr, waft, air, blow, whiff, wind; Antonyms of PUFF: calm, put down, disparage, decry, belittle, depreciate, bad-mouth

6. www.neuralword.com › en › articleWhat Does Puff Mean in Slang? Decoding the Language of Cool

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   Jan 15, 2024 · Puff is a term commonly used in slang to describe someone or something as cool, impressive, or attractive. It is often used to express admiration or appreciation for someone’s style, personality, or actions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUFF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PUFF meaning: 1. to breathe fast and with difficulty, usually because you have been exercising: 2. to breathe…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpuff verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of puff verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › puffPuff - definition of puff by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A short forceful exhalation of breath. b. A short sudden gust of wind. c. A brief sudden emission of air, vapor, or smoke. d. A short sibilant sound produced by a puff. 2. An amount of vapor, smoke, or similar material released in a puff. 3. An act of drawing in and expelling the breath, as in smoking tobacco. 4.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPUFF - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'puff'. 1. If someone puffs at a cigarette, cigar, or pipe, they smoke it. [...] 2. If you puff smoke or moisture from your mouth or if it puffs from your mouth, you breathe it out. [...] 2. Puff out means the same as puff.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › puff_2puff noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of puff noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.