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Definition puff in American English

puff verb

verb
/pʌf/
1

to smoke a cigarette, pipe, etc.

Example

Grandad sat in the corner and puffed on his pipe.

Synonyms and related words
ashtray cessation chain-smoke
2

to breathe or blow out air noisily, especially because you have been running, climbing, etc.

Example

He was puffing when he reached the top.

Synonyms and related words
breathe blow sigh
2.1

to move while making a sound like someone breathing noisily

Example

The little train puffed along.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
Definition puff in American English