"Puffs" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Puffs" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Puffs

"Puffs" Meaning

1. Small amounts of air blown out, especially through the mouth or nose: The candles formed puffs of smoke when lit.
2. (British) Colloquial - A group of small, soft clouds that form when steam or mist rises into the air: Cottages were nestled in the hamlet surrounded by puffs.
3. Small clouds of something, such as powder, at the top of a fire when it is burning brightly: The bonfire sent puffs of sparks high into the sky.
4. (Dentistry) A small amount of something, such as water or tartar, that is taken into the mouth during the process of sucking on an absorbent surface.

"Puffs" Examples

Usage examples of the word "puffs"

Verb

Puffs out his chest: to show off proudly. "He puffs out his chest when he talks about his accomplishments."
Puffs out smoke: to smoke a cigar or cigarette. "She puffs out smoke from her cigarette as she sits on the balcony."
Puffs out air: to blow air out quickly and loudly. "The exhausted athlete puffs out air as she finishes the marathon."

Noun

Puffs of wind: a small amount of air that blows gently. "The puffs of wind rustle the leaves of the trees."
Puffs of smoke: a small amount of smoke. "The chef blows small puffs of smoke from the grill as he cooks the steak."

"Puffs" Similar Words

Pufferfish

Pufferies

Puffery

Puffier

Adjective: more puffy or inflated in a soft, puffy manner. Example: "The balloon became puffier and puffier as the air filled it up." Alternatively, it can also be used to describe something or someone that is more flabby or soft, especially in an unpleasant way. Example: "The pillow was puffier than before, indicating it was not aired out properly."

Puffin

A small seabird with a distinctive black-and-white coat, found in the North Atlantic. It has a specialized diet of fish, crustaceans, and other marine animals, and is known for its adorable cartoonish appearance. Puffins are also often associated with the Icelandic culture, particularly in the puffin colonies found on the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Puffiness

Puffing

Puffins

Puffy

Pug

Puget

Puggaree

A puggaree is a protective covering for the head, typically made of fabric, worn under the chin to protect the neck and throat from the wind, sun, and cold in hot weather. In military contexts, a puggaree is also refers to a strip of fabric that is folded and tucked into the British Army helmet to shade the forehead, and is typically made of a different color from the rest of the uniform. In other contexts, it can also refer to any type of headgear or covering that serves a similar purpose.

Puggree

A decorative cord or tape that a military officer or enlisted personnel wear on their hat or uniform, typically indicating rank or years of service.

Pugh

The noun "pugh" can have multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible interpretations: 1. A Scottish and Northern English exclamation of discontent or disapproval. Example: "Pugh!" EXPRESSING embarrassment or disappointment. 2. Named, it's a surname of Irish origin, it means: "lodger, a rent payer" 3. It's also an animal's name, specifically a type of horse breed.