puff out
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpʌf ˈaʊt/
puff out means: To make part of your body or another object larger or rounder by filling or pushing it outward.
verb
To make part of your body or another object larger or rounder by filling or pushing it outward.
- Puff out your cheeks.
- He puffed out his chest with pride.
- The cold bird puffed its feathers out.
To release smoke or gas in small amounts, one after another.
- The engine puffed out smoke.
- An old train puffed out clouds of steam.
- The factory chimney was puffing out black smoke all morning.
To blow air or smoke out with a short, gentle breath.
- She puffed out a little air.
- He puffed out a smoke ring and watched it rise.
- The child puffed out a gentle breath through pursed lips.
Questions about puff out
What does puff out mean?
To make part of your body or another object larger or rounder by filling or pushing it outward.
What is puff out in other languages?
Türkçe: şişirmek · Español: hinchar · Français: gonfler · Deutsch: aufblasen · Italiano: gonfiare · 日本語: 膨らませる
How do you pronounce puff out?
It is pronounced /ˌpʌf ˈaʊt/.
How do you use puff out in a sentence?
Puff out your cheeks. He puffed out his chest with pride.
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