(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 in front of the Asia Pattaya Hotel, but gradually the wind picked up and by noon was blowing at a gentle 4 knots.”
A review of a work of art, book, or theatrical production, especially an excessively complimentary one
“It stemmed from 17th-cent. abstracts of books and comments on publishers' puffs.”
An act of drawing quickly on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
“He took a long puff of his cigar then sighed, blowing a steady stream of smoke.”
An advertisement, especially one exaggerating the value of the goods advertised
“What they really want is a simple, functional, informative experience which loads quickly and has a minimum of advertising puff masquerading as content.”
Dope or ganja
The state of being swollen
A convulsive catching of 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
Breathe in repeated short gasps
“You don't blow; you puff from deep down in your throat.”
Advertise with exaggerated or false praise
“He has not been afraid to publish letters praising his own letters; What We've Lost is puffed in this month's magazine.”
Smoke a pipe, cigarette, or cigar
“She lit up a cigarette and began puffing at it unconsciously.”
To praise or compliment, typically excessively or insincerely
To swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside
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
(especially of snow or leaves) To be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind
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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