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puff

[pʌf]

puff Definition

  • 1a short, explosive burst of breath or wind
  • 2a light pastry case filled with cream, jam, or savory mixture
  • 3a small quantity of smoke, steam, or vapor produced in a puffing manner

Using puff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He took a puff on his cigarette.

  • Example

    The train made a puffing sound as it pulled into the station.

  • Example

    She ordered a cream puff for dessert.

  • Example

    The chimney was puffing smoke into the air.

puff Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with puff

  • puff up

    to become swollen or inflated

    Example

    His face puffed up after he was stung by a bee.

  • to swell or expand outward

    Example

    The sails puffed out as the wind caught them.

  • an article or story that presents someone or something in a favorable light, often to the point of exaggeration

    Example

    The newspaper ran a puff piece about the mayor's new initiative.

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Summary: puff in Brief

The term 'puff' [pʌf] refers to a short burst of breath or wind, a light pastry case, or a small quantity of smoke, steam, or vapor. It can be used to describe a variety of things, from smoking to cooking to transportation, and has idiomatic expressions like 'puff up' and 'puff piece.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

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