fuff

1 of 2

verb

ˈfəf

-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

1

chiefly Scottish

a

: to puff and blow : pant

b

: to give off puffs of vapor

2

chiefly Scottish : to spit and hiss

3

chiefly Scottish : to fly into a rage : have a fit of temper

transitive verb

chiefly Scottish : to cause to give off puffs

specifically : smoke

fuff

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a gust or puff especially of wind

2

chiefly Scottish : an outburst of temper : rage

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