 puffy |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas | |
| Synonyms: | swollen bloated puffed tumescent tumid turgid distended | |
| Examples: | "hungry children with bloated stomachs" "he had a grossly distended stomach" "eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids" "swollen hands" "tumescent tissue" "puffy tumid flesh" |
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| Related terms: | unhealthy | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (clothing) being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing | |
| Synonyms: | bouffant | |
| Examples: | "a bouffant skirt" |
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| Related terms: | large | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] breathing heavily | |
| Synonyms: | puffing huffing | |
| Related terms: | breathing | |
| Similar spelling: |
puff puppy pup pub |
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