puff

• Beschreibt etwas Aufgedunsenes, Weiches oder Aufgeblasenes; kann auch etwas übermäßig Angepriesenes oder Übertriebenes meinen.

Describes something that is swollen, soft, or inflated; can also refer to something that is overly praised or exaggerated.

1. Gathered for protruding fullnessB2formal

   Describes fabric or material that is gathered or arranged to create a soft, rounded, protruding shape.

   Gerafft für eine hervortretende Fülle

   • She wore a dress with puff sleeves.
   • The cushion has a puff design that makes it look plush.
   • The curtains were made with a puff style at the top.

   Synonymebillowyfullgatheredpuffedpuffy

   Antonymeflatplainsmoothstreamlinedtight

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kurzer Ausstoß von Luft oder Rauch, ein luftiges Gebäck, ein weiches Kissen zum Auftragen von Puder, ein dickes weiches Sitzmöbel oder eine übertriebene Lobeshymne.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a short burst of air or smoke, a light pastry, a soft pad for applying powder, a thick cushioned seat, or exaggerated praise.

1. Short gust of airA2formal

   A brief, light burst of air or wind.

   Windstoß

   • A puff of wind blew the papers off the table.
   • She felt a cool puff of air from the fan.
   • The candle flickered with each puff of breath.

   Synonymeblastbreathbreezedraftflurrygustwaftwhiff

2. Light pastryB1formal

   A light, hollow pastry shell, often filled with cream or other sweet or savory fillings.

   Windbeutel

   • The bakery sells delicious cream puffs.
   • She ordered a cheese puff as an appetizer.
   • The pastry chef made delicate puff shells for the dessert.

   Synonymechoucream puffprofiterole

3. Exaggerated praiseB2informal

   Extravagant or inflated praise, often used for promotional purposes.

   übertriebenes Lob

   • The article was nothing but a puff for the new restaurant.
   • The movie received a lot of puff from the critics.
   • His speech was full of puff and self-promotion.

   Synonymeadvertisementballyhooboostbuilduphypeplugpublicitypuffery

4. Stuffed beddingB1formal

   A type of bedding made of two layers of fabric filled with soft material and stitched together.

   Steppdecke

   • She bought a colorful puff for the guest bed.
   • The quilted puff was very warm and comfortable.
   • They used a puff as a decorative throw on the sofa.

   Synonymecomfortcomforterquilt

5. Powder applicatorB1formal

   A soft, spherical object made from fluffy fibers, used to apply powder to the skin.

   Puderquaste

   • She used a powder puff to apply the finishing touches.
   • The makeup artist had a set of different sized puffs.
   • He dusted his face with a soft puff.

   Synonymepowder-puff

6. Thick cushionB1formal

   A thick, soft cushion used as a seat or footstool.

   Sitzkissen

   • She sat on a large puff in the corner of the room.
   • The children used the puffs as seats during story time.
   • He rested his feet on a small puff.

   Synonymefootstoolhassockottomanpoufpouffe

7. Slow inhalationB1informal

   A slow, deliberate inhalation of smoke, as from a cigarette or pipe.

   Zug

   • He took a long puff of his cigar.
   • She exhaled a puff of smoke after each drag.
   • The old man enjoyed a quiet puff on his pipe.

   Synonymedragdrawpulltoke

8. A2informal

   A short, forceful exhalation of air through the nose or mouth.

   Ausstoß

   • He let out a puff of frustration.
   • She gave a puff of air to cool her soup.
   • The runner's breath came in short puffs.

   Synonymeblowexhalationhuff

• Verb, das das Ausstoßen eines kurzen Luft-, Rauch- oder Dampfstoßes bezeichnet oder das Aufblasen bzw. Anschwellenlassen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting a short burst of air, smoke, or steam, or to swell or inflate something.

1. Exhale smoke stronglyB1informal

   To forcefully blow out smoke, typically from a cigarette or pipe.

   Rauch ausstoßen

   • He puffed on his cigar and watched the sunset.
   • She puffed out a cloud of smoke.
   • The old man puffed thoughtfully on his pipe.

   Synonymeblowdischargeemitexhalewaft

2. Inhale or draw in airB1informal

   To suck in or take air, often in short bursts.

   Einatmen

   • She puffed in the fresh morning air.
   • He puffed on the inhaler to relieve his asthma.
   • The runner puffed deeply after the sprint.

   Synonymebreathedrawgaspinhalepantsuck

3. Breathe noisily from exhaustionB1informal

   To breathe heavily and audibly, especially after physical exertion.

   Schwer atmen

   • After climbing the stairs, he was puffing loudly.
   • She puffed and panted after the long run.
   • The dog puffed heavily in the heat.

   Synonymegasphuffpantwheeze

4. Make proud or conceitedC1formal

   To cause someone to feel overly proud or self-important.

   Aufblasen (mit Stolz)

   • The praise puffed him up with pride.
   • Her success puffed her ego to an unbearable level.
   • He was puffed up by the compliments from his boss.

   Synonymeelateexaltinflatepuff upswell

   Antonymedeflatehumble

5. Praise extravagantlyC1informal

   To praise someone or something in an exaggerated or excessive manner.

   Übertrieben loben

   • The critic puffed the movie as a masterpiece.
   • She puffed up her friend's achievements in the speech.
   • The advertisement puffed the product's benefits beyond reality.

   Synonymeextolglorifylaudoverpraiseplugtout

   Antonymebelittlecensurecondemncriticizedenigratedeprecatedisparagemock

6. Speak scornfully or blusteringlyC1informal

   To speak in a pompous, arrogant, or dismissive way.

   Verächtlich oder prahlerisch reden

   • He puffed and blustered about his own importance.
   • She puffed at the suggestion, dismissing it outright.
   • The manager puffed scornfully at the new proposal.

   Synonymeblusterboastbragjeerscoffsneerswaggervaunt

7. Swell or enlargeB2formal

   To cause something to become larger or swollen, or to become swollen itself.

   Anschwellen

   • The dough puffed up in the oven.
   • His ankle puffed after the injury.
   • The wind puffed the sails of the boat.

   Synonymebillowbulgedistendexpandinflateswell

   Antonymecollapsecompresscontractdeflateflattenshrink

8. Blow hard and loudlyB1informal

   To emit air or breath in a strong, audible burst.

   Stoßweise ausblasen

   • The dragon puffed out a cloud of smoke.
   • He puffed hard to blow out the candles.
   • The steam engine puffed loudly as it started moving.

   Synonymeblastblowexhalegusthuffpant

Phrasal-Variantenpuff outpuff up