1syllable
puffed
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Definitions ofpuffed
1verb
- To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
- To pant.
- To advertise.
- To blow as an expression of scorn.
- To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.
- To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
- To drive with a puff, or with puffs.
- To repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.
- To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate.
Example: "a bladder puffed with air"
- To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.
- To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
1adjective
- Inflated or swollen.
- Consisting of a puff.
- Gathered up into rounded ridges.
Example: "The dress had puffed sleeves."
- (of cereals) Expanded by the use of steam.
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