Puffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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puffy

 

[ หˆpสŒfi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Having a light, fluffy texture; swollen or distended, as with air or water.

Synonyms

distended, fluffy, swollen.

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Word Description / Examples
puffy

This word is often used to describe something that has become swollen or filled with air, like a part of the body or a pillow.

  • Her eyes were puffy after a night of crying
  • The puffy clouds floated lazily across the sky
fluffy

Primarily used to describe something that is soft, light, and airy. Commonly used for describing textures of things like fabrics or baked goods.

  • The kitten had fluffy fur
  • She made a fluffy cake for the party
swollen

Generally used to describe a part of the body that has increased in size due to an injury or inflammation. It often has a negative connotation.

  • Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it
  • The bee sting left his hand red and swollen
distended

This term is more clinical and is used to describe something that is swollen because of internal pressure, like a body part or an organ.

  • The doctor noted that the patient's stomach was distended due to gas
  • The balloon distended as more air was pumped into it

Examples of usage

  • The puffy marshmallows were a hit at the campfire.
  • The puffy pancakes were delicious and fluffy.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a swollen or bloated appearance, often due to fluid retention or inflammation.

Synonyms

bloated, inflamed, swollen.

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puffy

Typically used to describe something that appears soft, inflated, or slightly swollen. Often used for describing eyes, faces, or clouds.

  • Her puffy eyes showed that she'd been crying all night.
  • The clouds look puffy and white in the blue sky.
swollen

Describes something that has increased in size due to fluid accumulation or injury. Often used in medical contexts but can also describe objects.

  • His knee was swollen after he fell off his bike.
  • The river is swollen from the recent heavy rains.
bloated

Commonly used to describe a feeling of being overly full or gassy, usually in relation to the stomach. Can also describe something that is excessively swollen or enlarged.

  • After the big meal, I felt so bloated that I couldn't move.
  • The balloon became bloated and almost ready to burst.
inflamed

Used in a medical or health context to describe tissue that is red, swollen, and often painful, typically as a result of infection or injury.

  • Her ankle was inflamed after she twisted it during the game.
  • The doctor noted that the patient's throat was inflamed.

Examples of usage

  • Her face looked puffy after crying all night.
  • His eyes were puffy from lack of sleep.

Translations

Translations of the word "puffy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fofo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bauschig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengembang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puszysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ‚ใตใ‚ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonflรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ‘ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุชูุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nafouknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nafรบknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†จ่ƒ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napihnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppblรกsinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั–ะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflado

Etymology

The word 'puffy' originated from the Middle English word 'puf,' which meant to blow in short gusts. Over time, it evolved to describe something swollen or distended, often with air or water. The term has been used in English language since the 15th century.

See also: puff, puffed, puffer, puffiness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,009, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.