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Puffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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puffing

 

[ หˆpสŒfษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

smoking action

Puffing refers to the act of inhaling and then exhaling smoke or vapor from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. This action produces visible clouds of smoke or vapor that disperse into the air. Puffing can also refer to taking short, quick breaths, especially when one is out of breath. In a broader context, it can imply exaggerating or boasting in a forceful manner.

Synonyms

bragging, breathing, exhaling, smoking.

Examples of usage

  • She was puffing on her cigarette outside the cafรฉ.
  • He was puffing heavily after the long run.
  • The dragon was puffing smoke as it roared.
  • They caught him puffing outlandish tales about his exploits.
Context #2 | Noun

smoke cloud

Puffing, as a noun, describes the act of producing puffs of smoke or vapor, often from smoking or during other activities. It can also refer to a quick, intermittent release of air, like in a playful puff of air to tease someone. Additionally, it is sometimes used to describe a sound made during efforts like running or exerting oneself.

Synonyms

blast, cloud, exhalation, puff.

Examples of usage

  • The puffing from the chimney was a sign of warmth inside.
  • The little boy's puffing made everyone laugh.
  • She noticed the puffing from the steam engine.
  • His puffing made it clear he was struggling.

Translations

Translations of the word "puffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bufando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pusten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembuskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dmuchanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏใ‚’ๅใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souffler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soplando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผflemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูุณ ุจุตูˆุช ุนุงู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ foukat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–˜ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pihati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstรผndษ™n nษ™fษ™s almaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soplar

Etymology

The word 'puffing' comes from the Old English word 'pyffan', which meant to blow or breathe out. The usage has evolved over centuries, adopting various meanings, related to the release of air, smoke, or vapor. In the 17th century, it began to be used in the context of smoking when people started using pipes and cigars. The playful sense of puffing, such as blowing air in someone's face, also emerged from this basic idea of expelling breath. Over time, the term has garnered various connotations, from casual smoking to metaphorical expressions of boasting or exaggerating something.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,775, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.