What does puffy mean?
Puffy means Swollen or inflated in shape, as if filled with air; pillow-like..
Puffy
/ˈpʌfi/ · adjective
Meaning
Swollen or inflated in shape, as if filled with air; pillow-like..
Definitions by Sense
- Swollen or inflated in shape, as if filled with air; pillow-like.
- Coming or exhaling in puffs.
- Speaking or writing in an exaggeratedly eloquent and self-important manner.
- Having inflated cheeks.
Example Sentences
puffy breath
A puffy fat man in a tracksuit came jogging around the corner.
There has been much puffy stuff written about whether Lyell's uniformitarianism permitted variations in intensity of causes, or whether he applied his logic in a consistent way, and whether he assumed indefinite stretches of geological time.
Synonyms for puffy
Antonyms for puffy
Related Words
Word Forms
- puffier
- puffiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for puffy?
Common synonyms include large, big, tumid, unhealthy.
What is the opposite of puffy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use puffy in a sentence?
puffy breath
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