Puffed

/pʌft/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To swell or inflate, often due to air or gas.

The chef puffed the pastry in the oven until it was golden brown.

To exhale or blow out air forcefully.

He puffed on his pipe, filling the air with a sweet aroma.

To make something appear larger or more impressive than it is.

The advertisement puffed the product far beyond its actual effectiveness.

adjective

Swollen or inflated.

After the hike, my feet were all puffed up from the heat.

Middle English, from puffen, akin to puff.

puffed up

To become conceited or overly proud.

puffed out

To be expanded or protruding.

puffed pastry

A light, flaky pastry made with layers of dough.

puff

To blow air or smoke in short bursts.

puffiness

Swelling or distension.

puffing

The act of blowing air or producing a puff.

To have smoked marijuana.

He was all puffed after the party.

To brag or boast excessively.

She is always puffed about her achievements.