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puff
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- pronunciation:
- puhf
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a short, strong burst of breath, air, smoke, or steam.
The locomotive gave off a puff of steam.- similar words:
- gust
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definition 2: |
a light pastry filled with a sweet, creamy mixture.
We had cream puffs for dessert. |
definition 3: |
a small, soft pad for putting makeup on the face or body.
She applies powder with a powder puff after her shower. |
related words: |
breeze, cloud, pant |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
puffs, puffing, puffed |
definition 1: |
to blow in short, strong breaths or bursts.
The smokestack puffed a thick, black cloud of smoke into the air. |
definition 2: |
to cause to swell.
She took a deep breath and puffed her chest out.- similar words:
- bloat
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definition 3: |
to fill with too much pride.
The newspaper article puffed her up after she won the election. |
definition 4: |
to breathe fast and hard; pant.
The runner was puffing after the first mile.- similar words:
- pant
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definition 5: |
to become swollen; swell.
She has an allergy that makes her eyes puff up. |
related words: |
blow, exhale, inflate, plump, rise, swell |
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