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puff vs puffer

puffer vs puff

puff and puffer both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but puffer is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but puffer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
puffer Yes No No No
puff (noun) puffer (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
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) puffer (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) puffer (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 puff and puffer

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