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puff vs swash

swash vs puff

puff and swash both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but swash is not an adjective.

puff and swash both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
swash Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swash is a hypernym of puff; that is, swash is a word with a broader meaning than puff:
  • puff: speak in a blustering or scornful manner
  • swash: show off
Other hypernyms of puff include blow, bluster, boast, brag, gas, gasconade, shoot a line, tout, vaunt.
puff (noun) swash (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) the movement or sound of water
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) swash (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) swash (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner
blow hard and loudly show off
to swell or cause to enlarge dash a liquid upon or against
speak in a blustering or scornful manner make violent, noisy movements
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between puff and swash

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