Synonyms for

Puffing

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

Definition

The act of blowing out small bursts of air or smoke.

Synonyms & similar words

huffing draw puffout puffup heave pant puff snorting huff gasp blowup whiff chuff drag exhaling blowing smoking emitting vaporizing fuming steaming snorting huffing wheezing panting gasping breathing respirating inspiring sighing sputtering spluttering spitting coughing

Example sentences

  1. The dragon was puffing smoke from its nostrils.
  2. The steamboat was puffing along the river.
  3. The little boy was puffing as he ran up the hill.
  4. The train was puffing black smoke as it pulled out of the station.
  5. The old man was puffing on his pipe.

Quotes

  • I'm just a person trapped inside a woman's body...and puffing hot breaths into the cold air.
  • The wind was puffing away, gusting harsh breaths under his window.
  • The beast was as thick as a tree trunk, with legs as long as logs, and puffing clouds of smoke from its nostrils.

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