puff out (B2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /pʌf aʊt/
Definition
To cause something to swell or expand by filling it with air or by making it appear larger.
Examples
He puffed out his chest to show off his new muscles.
The athlete puffed out his cheeks after running the final sprint.
How to Use puff out
- puff out [object] (phrasal verb)
- to make something expand — "The bird puffed out its feathers to stay warm."
- be puffed out (phrasal verb)
- to be exhausted and out of breath — "I was completely puffed out after climbing those stairs."
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