What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
puffy
Example
Her eyes were red and puffy from crying all night. [puffy: adjective]
Example
The puffy clouds in the sky looked like cotton candy. [puffy: adjective]
sappy
Example
I can't stand those sappy romantic comedies. [sappy: adjective]
Example
The pancakes were drowned in sappy maple syrup. [sappy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sappy is more commonly used than puffy in everyday language. Sappy is often used to describe movies, songs, or stories that are overly sentimental or cheesy, while puffy is less common and more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between puffy and sappy?
Both puffy and sappy are informal and casual in tone, and are not typically used in formal contexts.
