Puffer: meaning, definitions and examples
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puffer
[ ˈpʌfər ]
sea creature
A puffer is a type of fish that can inflate itself by swallowing water or air in order to appear larger to predators. This ability helps them defend themselves from potential threats.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The puffer fish puffed up when it sensed danger nearby.
- Puffers use their ability to inflate themselves as a defense mechanism.
clothing
A puffer is a type of quilted jacket or coat filled with down or synthetic insulation to provide warmth in cold weather.
Synonyms
down coat, insulated coat, quilted jacket
Examples of usage
- She wore a bright red puffer to stay warm during the winter.
- Puffers are popular for their lightweight yet insulating design.
Translations
Translations of the word "puffer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baiacu
🇮🇳 पफर मछली
🇩🇪 Kugelfisch
🇮🇩 ikan buntal
🇺🇦 риба-надувальник
🇵🇱 rozdymka
🇯🇵 フグ
🇫🇷 poisson-globe
🇪🇸 pez globo
🇹🇷 balon balığı
🇰🇷 복어
🇸🇦 سمكة النفخ
🇨🇿 čtverzubec
🇸🇰 nafukovacia ryba
🇨🇳 河豚鱼
🇸🇮 napihnjena riba
🇮🇸 blásari
🇰🇿 үрлейтін балық
🇬🇪 ფუგუ
🇦🇿 şişmə balıq
🇲🇽 pez globo
Word origin
The word 'puffer' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb 'puff'. It initially referred to something that puffs or swells out. Over time, it evolved to describe the fish known for its ability to puff up as a defense mechanism and later extended to include the puffer jacket due to its puffy appearance.