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puff vs huff

huff vs puff

puff and huff both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but huff is not an adjective.

puff and huff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
huff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, puff and huff are synonyms defined as:
  • puff and huff: blow hard and loudly
Other synonyms of puff include chuff.
puff (noun) huff (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a state of irritation or annoyance
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
puff (adjective) huff (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) huff (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted blow hard and loudly
blow hard and loudly inhale recreational drugs
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 puff and huff

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