Puffy: meaning, definitions and examples

😊

Add to dictionary

puffy

[ ˈpʌfi ]

^{Context #1}

food

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

Synonyms

distended, fluffy, swollen

Examples of usage

The puffy marshmallows were a hit at the campfire.
The puffy pancakes were delicious and fluffy.

^{Context #2}

appearance

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

Synonyms

bloated, inflamed, swollen

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:

🇵🇹 fofo

🇮🇳 फूला हुआ

🇩🇪 bauschig

🇮🇩 mengembang

🇺🇦 пухкий

🇵🇱 puszysty

🇯🇵 ふわふわした

🇫🇷 gonflé

🇪🇸 inflado

🇹🇷 şişmiş

🇰🇷 부푼

🇸🇦 منتفخ

🇨🇿 nafouknutý

🇸🇰 nafúknutý

🇨🇳 膨胀的

🇸🇮 napihnjen

🇮🇸 uppblásinn

🇰🇿 ісінген

🇬🇪 გაბერილი

🇦🇿 şişmiş

🇲🇽 inflado

Word origin

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.