puffing Definition
- 1the action of breathing heavily and quickly
- 2exaggerated or false praise
Using puffing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puffing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
After running a mile, he was puffing heavily.
Example
The salesman's puffing of the product was unconvincing.
Example
She was puffing on her cigarette while waiting for the bus.
puffing Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: puffing in Brief
The term 'puffing' [ˈpʌfɪŋ] can refer to the act of breathing heavily and quickly, as in 'After running a mile, he was puffing heavily.' It can also mean exaggerated or false praise, as in 'The salesman's puffing of the product was unconvincing.' Synonyms include 'flattery,' 'boasting,' and 'bragging.'
