Apuff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpʌf/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Apuff is an adjective meaning Out of breath; puffing.
Meaning
Out of breath; puffing.
More Meanings
- worked up; visibly agitated.
- While apuff.
Example Sentences
Next to arrive was Aunt Helena, all apuff from limping over from the library.
Aunt Mary Braley stood at the bedside, all apuff from the long climb up the stairs.
“No,” said Smoke. “Just a one-sided argument. What's the news, Alex? You're all apuff.”
Inside the room, specially vacated of all who normally slept there, Jemubhai, his face apuff with anger, grabbed at his wife.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apout, chuff, blub, poppy, aspirated, poochy.
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