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puffery

/ˈpʌf.ər.i/

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noun

/ˈpʌf.ər.i/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее преувеличенную или льстивую похвалу, особенно используемую в рекламных или промо-целях.

A noun referring to exaggerated or flattering praise, especially when used for promotional or advertising purposes.

uncountable

  1. C1formal

    Excessive or exaggerated praise, especially used in advertising or promotion to make something seem better than it is.

    ruНапыщенная похвала

    • The advertisement was full of puffery, claiming the product would solve all problems.
    • His speech was dismissed as mere puffery by the critics.
    • The company's claims were considered puffery rather than factual statements.

    Synonymsballyhooblurbbuild upexaggerationhypeoverpraiseplug

Forms
  • pufferies plural form
  • pufferies' possessive plural form
  • puffery's possessive singular form
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