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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puffing

/pʌfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does puffing mean?

verb

The act of breathing heavily, often in a noisy or labored manner. To breathe heavily, often in a noisy or labored manner.

Example

"The hiker was puffing heavily after climbing the steep mountain trail."

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

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