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