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Puffed

verb
/pʌft/
Word Frequency: 1.2

Definitions

1.verbTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
2.verbTo pant.
3.verbTo advertise.
4.verbTo blow as an expression of scorn.
5.verbTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.
6.verbTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
7.verbTo drive with a puff, or with puffs.
8.verbTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.
9.verbTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate.
"a bladder puffed with air"
10.verbTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.
11.verbTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
12.adjectiveInflated or swollen.
13.adjectiveConsisting of a puff.
14.adjectiveGathered up into rounded ridges.
"The dress had puffed sleeves."
15.adjective(of cereals) Expanded by the use of steam.

Synonyms

bloatedswollendistendedtumidtumescentfancyunhealthyballoonedexpandedinflatedturgidenlarged

Rhymes With

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgrift
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