puffed up
adjective
Pronunciation: /pʌft ʌp/
Definition
Swollen or expanded in size, often due to air, liquid, or an inflated sense of self-importance.
Examples
His chest puffed up with pride as he accepted the gold medal.
The bread dough puffed up beautifully after resting in the warm oven.
She puffed up her cheeks and blew out the birthday candles.
How to Use puffed up
- puffed up with [emotion] (prepositional phrase)
- filled with a specific feeling, usually pride. — "She was puffed up with excitement about her upcoming trip."
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