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Gasping for breath, typically due to exertion
“The exhausted runner crossed the finish line, puffing heavily and desperate for water.”
Feeling tired, fatigued or weary
An act of respiring
In the act or state of agitating the air
The act or state of breathing hard or with difficulty
“As I reached the finish line, my puffing became more pronounced and my legs felt like lead.”
Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion
An act of announcing, broadcasting or promoting something in public
Present participle for to blow or breathe in repeated short bursts or gasps of air
“I puff from exhaustion as I crouch lower and lower so my backpack doesn't get caught in vines and creepers.”
Present participle for to smoke a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
“Walter Hern began to puff hard at his pipe, and to stare more intently at the fire.”
(puff up) Present participle for to promote with exaggerated or false praise
“The company tried hard in its press release to puff up the new products into something noteworthy.”
(puff up) Present participle for to praise or compliment, typically excessively or insincerely
“To get on his good side, you'll need to puff up his ego and laugh at his horrible jokes.”
Present participle for to swell or distend
“Leave plenty of room between them because the pastry will puff and expand.”
Present participle for to (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
Present participle for to state or claim too much
Present participle for to blow in gusts
Present participle for to blow upon, as with a fan or wings
Present participle for to inhale and exhale smoke from a lit substance
Present participle for to give a false or misleading account of the nature of
(of a theory or suggestion) Present participle for to put forward
Present participle for to help or give aid to
Present participle for to pass or cause to pass gently through the air
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