What does PUFFY mean?

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions: (1) Swollen or bloated in appearance; (2) Light and fluffy in texture

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈpʌfi/; UK: /ˈpʌfi/)

Origin and Usage: The word "puffy" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "puf," which means "to swell." Its first known usage was in 1577. Today, "puffy" is commonly used to describe something that is swollen or bloated in appearance, such as puffy eyes. It can also describe something that is light and fluffy in texture, such as puffy clouds or a puffy pastry.

Synonyms: bloated, swollen, inflated, fluffy, light, airy

Related Words: fluff, puffin, stuff

Example Sentences:

• After eating too much junk food, his face became puffy and bloated.
• The puffy clouds in the sky looked like cotton candy.
• She wore a puffy dress with layers of tulle.
• He had a puffy jacket that kept him warm in the winter.
• The puffy pastry was light and flaky.