as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
felt a puff of wind on his face
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as in to stroke
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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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Healthcare providers measure intraocular pressure by checking how eyes respond to puffs of air.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Broil marshmallows: Broil pie until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown on top, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, rotating pie occasionally.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Mission accomplished beautifully with the crisp and fluffy puffs flecked with fragrant scallions.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
Healthcare providers measure intraocular pressure by checking how eyes respond to puffs of air.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
It’s puffed up by dedicated performances, including from Barbie Ferreira as Chef’s questioning sous chef.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Broil marshmallows: Broil pie until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown on top, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, rotating pie occasionally.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Puff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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