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Puffery (noun) means the action of puffing something, or a single instance of it.

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The action of puffing something, or a single instance of it.

Praise given in public that is overdone or not truthful.

Content that is shallow or lacking in substance; fluff.

"Cigarheads even have a new magazine, a lavish, glossy two-pound package of pride and puffery called Cigar Aficionado." — J. E. Lighter, Blowing Smoke (1996)

"Harvest was promptly pegged as a "lite" group, a purveyor of pop puffery." — Wayne Jancik, The Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders (1990)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for puffery

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What is the meaning of puffery?

"puffery" (noun) means the action of puffing something, or a single instance of it.

What are the different meanings of puffery?

"puffery" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of puffing something, or a single instance of it; 2. Praise given in public that is overdone or not truthful; 3. Content that is shallow or lacking in substance; fluff.