Synonyms of puffed up

Antonyms of puffed up

Collocations of puffed up

ego
Frequency: 70 %

His puffed up ego made it difficult for him to admit he was wrong.

pride
Frequency: 60 %

She couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as she watched her child receive an award.

chest
Frequency: 45 %

He walked around with his chest puffed up, feeling proud of his accomplishments.

cheeks
Frequency: 40 %

Her cheeks were puffed up from blowing bubbles.

feathers
Frequency: 35 %

The bird puffed up its feathers to stay warm in the cold weather.

Idiomatic Expressions for puffed up

  • Phrase: puffed up like a blowfish
    Meaning: to swell or inflate, often due to anger or indignation
    Usage: She gets puffed up like a blowfish whenever someone questions her authority.