(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
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A short, explosive burst of breath or wind
“For the first half-hour, it was hard to find a puff of wind to reach the windward mark, but gradually the wind picked up.”
A written review of something or someone, typically complimentary
“Both books had covers that carried enthusiastic puffs from big names.”
The act of advertising or exaggerating the value of something
“I will give you a thousand examples out of the sports pages that is salesman's puff.”
An act of drawing air in, especially from a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
“He took a long puff of his cigar then sighed, blowing a steady stream of smoke.”
A bulge, typically of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle
“If you want a little more puff in the sleeve cap, feel free to add a little more length to the top.”
(slang) The drug cannabis
“Have you got any puff we can smoke?”
A short, quick breath
Someone who constantly brags or boasts
Development; accumulation
Thick bedcovering made of patches
Coverage in media
The act of lauding
Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked
Cream-filled pastry
A large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam
Any soft downy substance, especially the fur or feathers of a young mammal or bird
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.”
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) 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) 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.”
To swell or distend
“Leave plenty of room between them because the pastry will puff and expand.”
To state or claim too much
To speak boastfully
(with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) To pass or cause to pass gently through the air
Blow away
To blow in gusts
Give a false or misleading account of the nature of
(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
To help or give aid to
Talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect
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