puffy

[puhf-ee]

adjective

puffier, puffiest 

1. gusty.

2. short-winded; panting.

3. inflated, distended, or swollen.

4. fat; plump.

5. conceited.

6. bombastic.

ˈpuffy

/ ˈpʌfɪ /

adjective

1. short of breath

2. swollen or bloated

   a puffy face

3. pompous or conceited

4. blowing in gusts

Other Word Forms

• puffily adverb
• puffiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈpuffy¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; puff + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I’d suggest a light puffy jacket if there’s no rain in the forecast, and pants and thermal leggings to keep the chill off.

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Dark red fluid can be seen coursing through medical tubing in another, and in a selfie Hadid’s eyes are puffy and teary.

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I walked briskly into the office, but the cheerful dentist I worked for took one look at my face with my eyes puffy from crying and asked, “What happened to you?”

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She’s on a mission to create an all-white lace look, complete with a bonnet, puffy sleeves and feathers, for her own creative fulfillment.

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I was wearing leggings and a long-sleeve top covered by a puffy vest.

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