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Meaning of puffed up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

puffed

Pronunciation:/pʌft/

verb

Definitions

  1. To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.

  2. To pant.

  3. To advertise.

  4. To blow as an expression of scorn.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inflated or swollen.

  2. Consisting of a puff.

  3. Gathered up into rounded ridges.

    Example: The dress had puffed sleeves.

  4. (of cereals) Expanded by the use of steam.