puff (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /pʌf/

Definition

A small cloud of smoke, dust, or steam; a short burst of air or breath.

Examples

• A puff of smoke rose from his cigarette.

• She blew a puff of air to cool the hot soup.

• The wind sent a puff of dust into the room.

How to Use puff

puff up (phrasal verb)

To become swollen or inflated; to make something swell or inflate. — "The bird puffed up its feathers to look bigger."

puff out (phrasal verb)

To exhale air or smoke; to make something swell outwards. — "He puffed out his chest proudly."

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