puffy

American  

[puhf-ee] / ˈpʌf i /

adjective

puffier, puffiest

1. gusty.

2. short-winded; panting.

3. inflated, distended, or swollen.

4. fat; plump.

5. conceited.

6. bombastic.

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ˈpuffy British  

/ ˈpʌfɪ /

adjective

1. short of breath

2. swollen or bloated

   a puffy face

3. pompous or conceited

4. blowing in gusts

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Other Word Forms

• puffily adverb
• puffiness noun

Etymology

Origin of puffy

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

Example Sentences

Sunglasses do their best to hide puffy eyes.

From BBC

The fourth was described as being of large build and was wearing a two-toned orange and navy or black puffy jacket, black trousers and black and white trainers.

From BBC

The fingerless grappling gloves MMA fighters use made for sharper, more painful impact noises than padded, puffier boxing gloves do.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead of shoes, she was wearing these big puffy socks that my mom always gets for G in her stocking at Christmas.

From Literature

"I felt like I was a bit puffy… I didn't feel good about myself," the 49-year-old, who also asked for his real name not to be used, says.

From BBC