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How to pronounce “puff”

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Pronunciation guide for puff

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of puff with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
A Firework Ladder to the Sky — and the Magic of Explosive Artand put it out with a small puff.
Definition summary
(countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.

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How to pronounce puff

A Firework Ladder to the Sky — and the Magic of Explosive Art

and put it out with a small puff.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “puff”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
  • (uncountable) The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
  • (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
  • (countable) A sudden but small gust of wind, smoke, etc.
  • (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
  • (uncountable, slang) The drug cannabis.
  • (countable) A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
  • A portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle.
  • (countable) A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.
  • A puffball.
  • A powder puff.
  • (dated, slang) A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type.
  • (genetics) A region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter.
  • (slang, dated, UK) Life.
  • (derogatory, chiefly Northern England, slang) Synonym of poof: a gay man; especially one who is effeminate.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
  • (intransitive) To pant.
  • (transitive, archaic) To advertise.
  • To blow as an expression of scorn.
  • To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.
  • To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
  • 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 inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.
  • To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
  • [Interjection]
  • poof (deflating object or a magical disappearance)

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