Synonyms for Puffy
Definition of puffy
adjective
- being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing; "a bouffant skirt"
- abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; "hungry children with bloated stomachs"; "he had a grossly distended stomach"; "eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids"; "swollen hands"; "tumescent tissue"; "puffy tumid flesh"
- blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts; "puffy off- shore winds"; "gusty winds "
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "puffy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like big, bloated, bouffant can replace "puffy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Puffy" in song lyrics
See how puffy is used in real songs:
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"Announced presence in the house of Mr. Puffy"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall -
"Satisfy you, like R. Kelly and Puffy"
Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's -
"Verse One: Puffy"
Black Rob f/ G-Dep, Marc Curry, Mase, Puff Daddy — Down the Line Joint