verbπShareTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs."The old steam train was puffing thick, black smoke as it left the station. "physiologyactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pant."After running up the stairs, he was puffing and needed to catch his breath. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo advertise."The company is spending millions puffing its new energy drink with celebrity endorsements. "businesscommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blow as an expression of scorn."She dismissed his suggestion with a quick puffing sound and a roll of her eyes. "attitudeemotioncommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated."The baker watched as the dough, puffing up nicely, nearly doubled in size. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance."After winning the spelling bee, Michael was puffing himself up, telling everyone how smart he was. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive with a puff, or with puffs."The old steam train was puffing smoke as it slowly climbed the hill. "actionvehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously."The teacher, tired of the student's constant excuses, was puffing at his justifications, telling him they were unacceptable. "attitudelanguagecommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate."a bladder puffed with air"physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up."After winning the spelling bee, she was puffing herself up, bragging to everyone about how smart she was. "attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly."The teacher was puffing up her students' project, claiming it was groundbreaking when it was just a very good effort. "communicationmediaactionwordlanguagebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who puffs."the puffings and pantings of a man running to catch a train"physiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA puffy ornament."The little girl pointed at the bakery window, wanting the cupcake with the biggest puffing of pink frosting. "appearancestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact."The realtor's enthusiastic "This house has the best view in the city!" was considered mere puffing, not a guarantee. "propertybusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
