Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

puffed

verb
/pʌft/
Definition
To swell up or become larger, often filled with air or gas.
Examples
  • Puffed rice is a popular snack in many cultures, light and airy in texture.
  • After running, he had a puffed expression, his cheeks reddened.
Meaning
Puffed is commonly used to describe something that is inflated, expanded, or fluffed up, especially food or physical objects.
Synonyms
  • Inflated
  • Swelled
  • Fluffed