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adjective

puffy

PUH-fee

Puffy (adjective) means Swollen or rounded in shape, as if filled with air. Example: “Her eyes looked puffy after a bad night's sleep.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishLooking swollen or rounded, like it's got air (or fluid) inside.

Common pairings

puffy eyes puffy clouds puffy face

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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”.

Word forms

puffier comparative, puffiest superlative

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Etymology

From puff plus -y.

Rhymes for puffy

huffy buffy Duffy Muffy fluffy stuffy scruffy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “puffy” mean?

The word “puffy” means swollen or rounded in shape, as if filled with air. In plain terms, looking swollen or rounded, like it's got air (or fluid) inside.

How do you pronounce “puffy”?

“Puffy” is pronounced PUH-fee (/ˈpʌfi/ in IPA).

How do you use “puffy” in a sentence?

Here is “puffy” used in a sentence: “Her eyes looked puffy after a bad night's sleep.”

What part of speech is “puffy”?

“Puffy” is an adjective.

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