puffer |
see "puffer fish." [2 definitions] |
puffer fish |
any of various saltwater fishes that are capable, when irritated or alarmed, of swallowing water or air and puffing up their bodies to many times their usual size, causing, in some species, sharp protective spines to become erect. |
puffery |
excessive praise or flattery, as in advertising. |
puffin |
any of a number of northern sea birds that typically have black and white feathers, and a large, flat, colorful bill. |
puff pastry |
a light flaky pastry that puffs when baked, made by rolling and folding the dough before baking and used for croissants, pie shells, tarts, and the like. |
puff up |
to swell or make swell. [3 definitions] |
puffy |
swollen; inflated. [2 definitions] |
pug1 |
any of a breed of small dogs with short, smooth hair, a wide, wrinkled face, a snub nose, and a tightly curled tail. |
pug2 |
to knead or work (clay) with water until it has a plastic consistency. [2 definitions] |
pugilism |
the art, practice, or profession of fighting with one's fists; boxing. |
pugilist |
one who boxes, esp. as a professional. |
pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
pugnacity |
readiness or eagerness to fight or argue. |
pug nose |
a short, broad, somewhat flattened nose, turned up at the end. |
puissance |
great strength or power; might. |
puissant |
having great strength or power; mighty. |
Puja holidays |
a major Hindu festival, also known as Durga Puja, lasting several days every autumn. |
puke |
(slang) to vomit. [3 definitions] |
pul |
the smaller monetary unit of Afghanistan. (Cf. afghani.) |
pula |
the chief monetary unit of Botswana, equaling one hundred thebe. |
pulchritude |
physical beauty or attractiveness. |