puff
noun
a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
puffing
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present participleof puff.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Santiago Sainz, president of Ford France, tried to do his best showman routine, puffing up the brand in a busy exhibit hall alongside high-tech luxury models from BYD’s premium brand and Huawei-backed newcomer Aito.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
He eventually entered to find his boss, Winston Churchill, and Gen. Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French, puffing cigars and “sitting side by side with amiable expressions on their faces.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
But, in truth, they were huffing and puffing before that moment of madness made life even more difficult.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
With mighty Yankee Aaron Judge huffing and puffing at the plate, a lone insistent chant emerged from a Dodger fan lurking in the shadows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
She lay face-down on the wet ground, puffing in and out of the side of her mouth.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
