nounπShareThe product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind."The loud puff startled the little boy in the classroom. "bodysoundphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate."Some classmates whispered that Mark was a bit of a puff. "personsexcultureattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth."The little girl let out a puff of air and blew the dandelion seed away. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself."out of puff"physiologyabilitybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small quantity of gas or smoke in the air."puff of smoke"natureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden gust."A puff of wind blew the papers off the teacher's desk. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe."He took a long, slow puff from his cigarette before answering my question. "actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flamboyant or alluring statement of praise."The author's book review was mostly a puff, praising everything without mentioning any weaknesses. "communicationmedialanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The auctioneer suspected the puff was trying to inflate the price of the antique vase. "businessjobeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA puffball."The children found a large puffball in the park. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA powder puff."My sister uses a soft puff to apply her makeup. "itemwearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe drug cannabis."My friend said he'd tried puff, but it didn't really do much for him. "substancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc."cream puff"foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLife."The new student's first day at school was a puff of nervous energy. "beingsoulphilosophyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle."a sleeve with a puff at the shoulder"appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter."The scientist observed a puff on chromosome 15 during the experiment. "biologybiochemistrypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs."The old truck puffed out white smoke as it started. "environmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pant."The dog puffed after running so fast in the park. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo advertise."The company puffed their new product to attract more customers. "mediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blow as an expression of scorn."When Mark suggested cleaning the kitchen, Sarah just puffed and rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed by the idea. "attitudeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated."The baker watched the dough puff up nicely in the warm oven. "physiologyappearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance."The student puffed out his chest and spoke loudly, trying to impress the teacher with his supposed knowledge. "appearanceactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive with a puff, or with puffs."The little boy puffed his chest out with pride as he showed his drawing to his mother. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously."The popular kids tried to puff at the new student, hoping to make her feel unwelcome, but she just smiled and ignored them. "attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate."a bladder puffed with air"physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up."After the teacher praised her artwork, Maria could feel herself puff up with pride. "attitudecharacteremotionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly."The teacher puffed up her student's project, praising its creativity even though it wasn't very original. "communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading