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puffing

The correct spelling is puffing.

How to pronounce puffing

verb

Say it like: Puf-fin-g

The correct spelling is puffing. To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs. For example: "a bladder puffed with air"

Usage Examples

a bladder puffed with air

the puffings and pantings of a man running to catch a train

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
  2. 2.To pant.
  3. 3.To advertise.
  4. 4.To blow as an expression of scorn.
  5. 5.To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who puffs.
  2. 2.A puffy ornament.
  3. 3.An opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact.

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