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Definition puff in American English

puff noun

[countable] noun
/pʌf/
1

the action of breathing in smoke from a cigarette, pipe, etc.

Example

She put the cigarette out after a few puffs.

Synonyms and related words
ashtray cessation chain-smoke
2

the action of blowing or breathing out air so that it makes a sound

Example

Her breath came in short painful puffs.

2.1

a sound like someone blowing or breathing out air

Example

the puff, puff of the old steam engine

Synonyms and related words
babble babel footfall
3

a small amount of smoke, wind, or air that comes and goes quickly

Example

There was a small bang, and then a puff of blue smoke.

Synonyms and related words
a breath of air/wind the air airborne
Definition puff in American English