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(Entry 1 of 2)
a slight or gentle movement of air
- felt a puff of wind on his face
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of puff (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
- he came running up the stairs puffing and wheezing
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2
to praise too much
- a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of puff was before the 12th century
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