puffed

/pʌft/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of puff: to blow out air or smoke in short bursts.
    • She puffed on her inhaler to ease her breathing.
    • He puffed out a cloud of steam in the cold morning air.
    • The old train puffed smoke as it chugged up the hill.
  2. Past tense and past participle of puff: to swell or become inflated.
    • The fabric puffed around her shoulders in the wind.
    • His cheeks puffed out when he blew up the balloon.
    • The dough puffed up as it baked in the oven.
adjective
  1. Swollen or inflated, often with air or gas.
    • The puffed clouds looked like cotton balls in the sky.
    • The puffed pastry rose beautifully in the oven.
    • Her eyes were puffed from crying all night.
  2. Feeling proud or conceited, often in an exaggerated way.
    • The coach warned the team not to get too puffed after their victory.
    • He walked around puffed with pride after winning the award.
    • She was puffed up with self-importance after the promotion.
  3. Out of breath, typically after physical exertion.
    • After running up the stairs, she was completely puffed.
    • He felt puffed after carrying the heavy boxes to the third floor.
    • The dog was puffed and panting after chasing the ball.
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