2syllables
puffing
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puffing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, puffing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpuffing
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.
1noun
- The act of one who puffs.
Example: "the puffings and pantings of a man running to catch a train"
- A puffy ornament.
- An opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact.
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