Synonyms for

Puff

Verb / pʌf / Another word for puff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to blow out a gust of air forcefully; a soft, light, fluffy mass of material

Synonyms & similar words

heave comfort chuff puffout whiff pouf pull pouffe blowup quilt comforter pant powderpuff huff draw puffup ottoman hassock blow gasp puffofair puffed drag blow exhale whiff pant breathe inflated fluff cloud mass plume tuft feather down fleece cotton wool stuffing batting filling padding

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhalation gust blast

Informal

poof whoosh puff of smoke

Literary

waft breath sigh

Antonyms

calm still smooth steady placid

Common collocations

  • puff of smoke
  • puff of air
  • puff pastry
  • puff out cheeks
  • puff of wind
  • puff of steam
  • puff of dust

Word family

noun puff
verb puff
adjective puffy

Usage note

As a noun, 'puff' often refers to a small cloud or burst of something. As a verb, it can mean to inhale and exhale smoke or to inflate.

Example sentences

  1. The wind made the sail puff out.
  2. She took a puff of the cigarette.
  3. The pillow was soft and fluffy with puffs of down.
  4. The child blew a puff of bubbles into the air.
  5. The chef puffed up the pastry with air.

Quotes

  • I'm a little dragon, hear me puff! Watch me wave my tail and strut my stuff!
  • I'm not just a puff of smoke. I'm a puff of smoke with a purpose.
  • Life is just a great big, sweet, juicy, delicious puffy-puff.

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