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Definition puff in British English

puff noun

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
2.2

enough breath or strength to do something

Example

We ran out of puff before we got to the top of the hill.

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
4

a type of small pie made of pastry with something soft inside

Example

a cheese/cream puff

Synonyms and related words
apple pie butter tart choux pastry
5

something that someone says or writes in order to advertise or praise something in public

Synonyms and related words
ad advert advertisement
6

the drug cannabis

Synonyms and related words
acid anabolic steroid cannabis
Definition puff in British English