puff
noun
a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
puffed
Example Sentences
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An October 1992 Texaco refinery explosion in Wilmington blew out windows, shook houses like an earthquake and puffed out potentially toxic vapor that went downwind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Her mother was one of 2,075 brides wearing the “Blessing Dress,” a white polyester and satin gown with puffed sleeves and a modest high neckline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
As usual, Fellowship insiders in other countries puffed up their status at home last year by saying they’d been invited by Congress or even the president.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Describing the scene as the "wild west", Liverpool's Garnett describes fighting in rooms full of smoke while fans puffed on cigarettes.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Samir puffed his chest when he saw my outraged expression.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
