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puffy (puf′ē)

adjective puffier puff′i·er, puffiest puff′i·est

  1. blowing or coming in puffs
  2. panting; short-winded
  3. puffed up; swollen; inflated
  4. fat; obese

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puffy Synonyms

puffy

modif.

  1. Windy

    airy, gusty, breezy; see windy 1.

  2. Conceited

    egocentric, pompous, mettlesome; see egotistic 2.

  3. Swollen

    distended, expanded, blown; see full 1, increased, inflated.


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puffy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ankle: My 77 year old granddad has suddenly developed a swollen abdomen and extremely puffy ankles.

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: It is common for the foot to be swollen for several months following surgery, and some people's feet always remain slightly puffy.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Here is the code to getting any man to become puffy in your hands.
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