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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puffery

/pʌfri/ noun · British & US
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What does puffery mean?

noun

Exaggerated or boastful talk or writing, especially in advertising or sales. A statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

Example

"The company's advertising was full of puffery, promising unrealistic benefits to its products."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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