| Puff (puff) |
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| Puff |
| [Akin to G. *** Sw.
puff a blow, Dan. puf, D. pof] of imitative
origin. Cf. Buffet.] |
A sudden and
single emission of breath from the mouth; hence, any sudden or short
blast of wind; a slight gust; a whiff.
Anything light and filled with air.
An exaggerated or empty expression of
praise, especially one in a public journal.
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To blow in
puffs, or with short and sudden whiffs.
To blow, as an expression of scorn] -- with
at.
To breathe quick and hard, or with puffs,
as after violent exertion.
To swell with air; to be dilated or
inflated.
To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or
pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
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To
drive with a puff, or with puffs.
To repel with words; to blow at
contemptuously.
To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate; to
ruffle with puffs; -- often with up; as, a bladder
puffed with air.
To inflate with pride, flattery, self-
esteem, or the like; -- often with up.
To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to
call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
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