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puffy

/ˈpʌf.i/
puff · y
Adverb:puffily
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1

Swollen, bloated, or distended, especially with fluid, air, or inflammation (often used of a person's eyes, face, or skin).

Example

"Her eyes were still red and puffy from crying the night before."

2

Soft, rounded, and voluminous in appearance, resembling a light puff (such as clouds, pastry, or quilted clothing).

Example

"Large, puffy white clouds drifted lazily across the summer sky."

3

Coming in intermittent gusts or short blasts (especially of wind); Or short of breath.

Example

"The sailboat struggled to maintain a steady course in the light, puffy breeze."

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• Rhymes for puffy

• Nearby Words

pufferfish
puffin
puffing snake
puffy
pug
pug-headed snake
puku

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun and verb "puff" (ultimately from Old English pyffan, of imitative origin representing the sound of blowing air) combined with the adjectival suffix "-y".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Puffy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/puffy
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