noun Download 🔗Share The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind. Examples : "The loud puff startled the little boy in the classroom. " body sound physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth. Examples : "The little girl let out a puff of air and blew the dandelion seed away. " physiology body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself. Examples : "out of puff" physiology ability body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air. Examples : "puff of smoke" nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise. Examples : "The author's book review was mostly a puff, praising everything without mentioning any weaknesses. " communication media language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type. Examples : "The auctioneer suspected the puff was trying to inflate the price of the antique vase. " business job economy finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A puffball. Examples : "The children found a large puffball in the park. " plant biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly. Examples : "The teacher puffed up her student's project, praising its creativity even though it wasn't very original. " communication language media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading