puff


2puff

noun

Definition of PUFF

1
a : an act or instance of puffing : whiff b : a slight explosive sound accompanying a puff c : a perceptible cloud or aura emitted in a puff d : draw 1a
2
: a light round hollow pastry
3
a : a slight swelling : protuberance b : a fluffy mass: as (1) : pouf 2 (2) : a small fluffy pad for applying cosmetic powder (3) : a soft loose roll of hair (4) : a quilted bed covering
4
: a commendatory or promotional notice or review
5
: an enlarged region of a chromosome that is associated with intensely active genes involved in RNA synthesis
puff·i·ness \ˈpə-fē-nəs\ noun
puffy \ˈpə-fē\ adjective

Examples of PUFF

  1. He let me have a puff off his pipe.
  2. She took two puffs on her inhaler before going for a run.
  3. puffs filled with cream cheese and apricot jam

First Known Use of PUFF

13th century

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