Puff Definition & Meaning
puff
- adjective
- gathered for protruding fullness; "puff sleeves"
- noun
- a short light gust of air
- a light inflated pastry or puff shell
- exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
- bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
- a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
- thick cushion used as a seat
- a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); "he took a puff on his pipe"; "he took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowly"
- forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
- verb
- smoke and exhale strongly; "puff a cigar"; "whiff a pipe"
- suck in or take (air); "draw a deep breath"; "draw on a cigarette"
- breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
- make proud or conceited; "The sudden fame puffed her ego"
- praise extravagantly; "The critics puffed up this Broadway production"
- speak in a blustering or scornful manner; "A puffing kind of man"
- to swell or cause to enlarge, "Her faced puffed up from the drugs"; "puffed out chests"
- blow hard and loudly; "he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain"
"Puff" in song lyrics
See how puff is used in real songs:
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"Here's another blunt, take another puff"
Aceyalone — Golden Mic -
"It must've... struck a nerve so they huff and puff"
Aesop Rock — None Shall Pass -
"I put you in that Puff"
Akinyele f/ Brittany Vincent, Larry — Sky's the Limit
Words that rhyme with puff
Usage tips for "puff"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "puff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for puff to find words that pair well.