puff — meaning in English

English meaning

• blurb noun A short promotional description of a book, film or product, especially the one printed on a cover or posted online.
• puff noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.

Senses

puff is used for these senses in English:

• blurb A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
• puff (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
• puff (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.

blurb — full definition

1. noun A short promotional description of a book, film or product, especially the one printed on a cover or posted online.
2. noun A short quotation of praise from a well-known person, printed to recommend a book or product.
3. verb To write or supply such a promotional description or endorsement.

puff — full definition

1. noun A short burst of breath, air, or smoke.
2. verb To breathe quickly and heavily, especially from exertion.
3. verb To swell or inflate, often followed by "up."
4. verb To praise something excessively, especially for promotional purposes.

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