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Definition of puffing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
breathing actionact of blowing short, quick breaths
- The puffing of the jogger was audible after the race..
2.
engine soundDated UK sound made by steam engines or similarDated UK
- The puffing of the old train could be heard in the distance..
3.
decorationRare decorative element that is puffyRare
- The dress had puffing on the sleeves.
4.
- The seller's puffing was not legally binding.
Adjective
1.
respirationbreathing heavily or quickly
- The puffing runner crossed the finish line, exhausted but happy.
2.
appearanceswollen or inflated in appearance
- The puffing pastry looked delicious and golden brown.
Images of puffing
decorative element that is puffy
Origin of puffing
Middle English, puffen (to blow)
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Examples of puffing in a sentence
The puffing of the smoker was evident in the cold air. We heard the puffing of the locomotive as it approached. The quilt was adorned with intricate puffing. She admired the puffing on the pillowcases. The advertisement was full of puffing. Puffing is common in real estate listings.
The puffing hikers finally reached the mountain peak. After the intense workout, he was puffing and could barely speak. The puffing clouds signaled an approaching storm. Her puffing cheeks showed she was out of breath.
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- French:halètement, haletant, ...
- German:Pusten, keuchend, ...
- Italian:ansimare, ansimante, ...
- Spanish:jadeo, jadeante, ...
- Portuguese:ofegar, ofegante, ...
- Chinese:喘气, 喘气的, ...
- Japanese:息切れ, 息を切らしている, ...
- Arabic:نَفْخ, يَلْهَث, ...
- Hebrew:נְשִׁיפָה, מִתְנַשֵּׁף, ...
- Russian:пыхтение, запыхавшийся, ...
- Ukrainian:задихання, задиханий, ...
- Hindi:हाँफ, हाँफता, ...
Definition of puff - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
breathe quicklyintr. breathe in short, quick breathsintr.
- After running, she started to puff heavily..
2.
smokingtr./intr. inhale and exhale smoke from a cigarettetr./intr.
- She puffed on her cigarette thoughtfully.
3.
inflationtr. inflate something with air or gastr.
- He puffed up the balloon for the party..
4.
emotionintr. swell with air or prideintr.
- The balloon puffed up as it filled with air.
5.
praisetr. praise with exaggerated wordstr.
- The critic puffed the new movie in his review.
Noun
1.
smokingact of inhaling smoke from a cigarette or pipe
- He took a long puff on his cigar to relax..
2.
environmentsmall quantity of smoke or gas in the air
- A puff of smoke rose from the chimney.
3.
foodlight aerated pastry filled with cream
- He bought a puff from the bakery.
4.
breathingsmall amount of breath exhaled sharply
- He let out a puff of air.
5.
makeupsoft spherical object for applying powder
- She used a puff to apply her makeup.
6.
promotionexaggerated praise for promotional purposes
- The advertisement was full of puff.
7.
fashionportion of fabric gathered to be full in the middle
- The dress had a puff at the sleeves.
Adjective
1.
appearanceswollen or bloated in appearance
- Her eyes were puff after crying all night..
2.
fashionUK gathered for protruding fullnessUK
- She wore a dress with puff sleeves.
Images of puff
small quantity of smoke or gas in the air 
light aerated pastry filled with cream 
portion of fabric gathered to be full in the middle
Expressions with puff
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light pastry filled with cream or custard
She enjoyed a delicious cream puff after dinner.
soft pad for applying face powder
She used a powder puff to apply her makeup.
emit puffs of smoke or exhaust
The old car puffed out black smoke.
swell due to injury or illness
Her ankle puffed up after she twisted it.
breathe heavily after physical activity
After the race, he began to huff and puff.
breathe heavily and quickly
After the race, he began to puff and blow.
breathe quickly and loudly after hard activity
He began to puff and pant after running up the hill.
article that praises someone or something and ignores criticism
The magazine published a puff piece about the celebrity.
breathing with difficulty after exercise or effort
He was out of puff after running up the stairs.
take short breaths from a cigarette or pipe
He likes to puff on his pipe in the evening.
show confidence or pride
She puffed her chest when she received the award.
act in a way to seem more important or impressive
He puffed himself up while bragging about his minor role in the project.
make the chest look bigger by taking a deep breath
He puffed out his chest to look stronger.
article praising someone or something excessively
The magazine published a puff article about the new restaurant.
puffed corn snack with cheese flavor
I grabbed a bag of cheese puffs for the party.
short light gust of air
A puff of air moved the curtain.
small, short-lived haze produced by burning
A puff of smoke rose from the chimney, then vanished.
light, flaky pastry made by layering dough and fat
Puff pastry is used to make croissants.
inhale smoke from a cigarette or pipe
He decided to take a puff from his cigar.
puffed corn snack with cheese flavoring
I love eating cheesy puffs during movie nights.
pastry with curried meat and vegetables
The bakery sells delicious curry puffs every morning.
recover energy after being tired
She paused during the hike to get her puff back.
breathe in and out smoke from a smoking pipe
He likes to puff on a pipe after dinner.
sweet pastry with fruit jam inside flaky dough
I bought a jam puff from the bakery.
Origin of puff
Middle English, puffen (to blow)
Examples of puff in a sentence
The dog would puff after every run. He puffed nervously before entering the meeting. The old man puffed on his pipe by the fireplace. He puffed the air mattress for the guests. She puffed the inflatable pool toy for the kids. He puffed with pride after winning the award.
The cat puffed up its fur when threatened. The publisher puffed the novel in its ads. Don't puff a product you have not tested. She took a quick puff before entering the meeting. He enjoyed a puff of his pipe after dinner. A puff of gas escaped from the valve. The artist captured a puff of steam in the painting. She savored the puff with her tea. The puff was filled with vanilla cream. She blew a puff of smoke into the air. A puff of wind ruffled the papers on the table. Dust the blush on with a clean puff. The compact includes a velvety puff. The book's introduction was just puff. Critics dismissed the film's acclaim as mere puff. The blouse featured a delicate puff on the shoulders. Her skirt had a stylish puff at the hem. His face looked puff after the allergic reaction. The puff appearance of his ankle indicated a sprain. The blouse featured puff shoulders. Her skirt had a puff hemline.
View all translations of puff
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- French:haleter, bouffée, ...
- German:keuchen, Zug, ...
- Italian:sbuffare, boccata, ...
- Spanish:jadear, bocanada, ...
- Portuguese:ofegar, baforada, ...
- Chinese:喘气, 一口烟, ...
- Japanese:息を切らす, 一服, ...
- Arabic:لَهَث, نَفْثَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַשֵּׁף, שַׁאכְטָה, ...
- Russian:пыхтеть, затяжка, ...
- Ukrainian:задихатися, затяжка, ...
- Hindi:हाँफना, कश, ...
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