hassock vs puff

puff vs hassock

hassock and puff both are nouns.

hassock is not an adjective while puff is an adjective.

hassock is not a verb while puff is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hassock	Yes	No	No	No
puff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, hassock and puff are synonyms defined as:

hassock and puff: thick cushion used as a seat

Other synonyms of hassock include ottoman, pouf, pouffe.

hassock (noun)	puff (noun)
a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)	a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
thick cushion used as a seat	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
	bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
	a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
	thick cushion used as a seat
	exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
	a light inflated pastry or puff shell
	a short light gust of air

hassock (adjective)	puff (adjective)
	gathered for protruding fullness

hassock (verb)	puff (verb)
	breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
	blow hard and loudly
	to swell or cause to enlarge
	speak in a blustering or scornful manner
	praise extravagantly
	suck in or take (air)
	smoke and exhale strongly
	make proud or conceited

Difference between hassock and puff

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