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Definition puff in British 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 a bit 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
3

to say something in a way that shows you are annoyed and offended, especially when this makes you look rather silly

Example

'How dare you?' he puffed.

Synonyms and related words
lash out tear into abuse
Definition puff in British English