puff

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
2. 2
   The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
3. 3
   A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
4. 4
   A sudden but small gust of wind, smoke, etc.
5. 5
   An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6. 6
   The drug cannabis.
7. 7
   A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
8. 8
   A portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle.
9. 9
   A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.
10. 10
    A puffball.
11. 11
    A powder puff.
12. 12
    A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type.
13. 13
    A region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter.
14. 14
    Life.
15. 15
    Synonym of poof: a gay man; especially one who is effeminate.

Verb

1. 1
   To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
2. 2
   To pant.
3. 3
   To advertise.
4. 4
   To blow as an expression of scorn.
5. 5
   To swell with air; to be dilated or inflated.
6. 6
   To breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance.
7. 7
   To drive with a puff, or with puffs.
8. 8
   To repel with words; to blow at contemptuously.
9. 9
   To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate.
10. 10
    To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up.
11. 11
    To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.