adjective
puffy
PUH-fee
adjective
1
Swollen or rounded in shape, as if filled with air.
"Her eyes looked puffy after a bad night's sleep."
"The clouds were big and puffy against the blue sky."
How to Use Puffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking swollen or rounded, like it's got air (or fluid) inside.
Common pairings
puffy eyes
puffy clouds
puffy face
Word Forms
puffier comparative, puffiest superlative
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Etymology
From puff plus -y.