Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puffed-up
adjective
/ˈpʌft ʌp/
Definition
Having an inflated or exaggerated sense of self-importance or pride.
Examples
- His puffed-up attitude made it hard for others to approach him.
- She spoke in a puffed-up manner, as if her opinion was more important than anyone else’s.
Meaning
To be puffed-up means to feel or appear swollen with pride or arrogance, often in a way that makes one seem boastful or showy.
Synonyms
- arrogant
- conceited
- vainglorious
- hubristic
