puffed

/pʌft/

verb

  1. 1

    To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.

  2. 2

    To pant.

  3. 3

    To advertise.

  4. 4

    To blow as an expression of scorn.

  5. 5

    To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.

  6. 6

    To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.

  7. 7

    To drive with a puff, or with puffs.

  8. 8

    To repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.

  9. 9

    To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate.

    a bladder puffed with air
  10. 10

    To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.

  11. 11

    To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.

adjective

  1. 1

    Inflated or swollen.

  2. 2

    Consisting of a puff.

  3. 3

    Gathered up into rounded ridges.

    The dress had puffed sleeves.
  4. 4

    (of cereals) Expanded by the use of steam.

adjective

  1. 1

    Panting because of having exercised.

  2. 2

    Inflated

    He had his cheeks puffed out as if his mouth was full of water.

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