Main Entry: ²puff

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

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