puffing
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for puffing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of breathing heavily or emitting puffs of smoke or air.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use puffing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “puffing” mean?
The word “puffing” means the act of breathing heavily or emitting puffs of smoke or air. In plain terms, heavy breathing, or (in a legal/sales sense) exaggerated sales talk that no one is meant to take literally.
How do you use “puffing” in a sentence?
Here is “puffing” used in a sentence: “He arrived at the top, puffing and red-faced.”
What part of speech is “puffing”?
“Puffing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “puffing” have?
“Puffing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of breathing heavily or emitting puffs of smoke or air.