Pronunciation: /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
noun the action or sound of breathing or exhaling loudly and noisily
A1 I saw a man puffing on a cigarette outside the building.
A2 The puffing of the steam engine could be heard from miles away.
B1 The puffing of the exhausted runner could be heard as he crossed the finish line.
B2 The rhythmic puffing of the old steam train was a comforting sound as it chugged along the tracks.
C1 The gentle puffing of the hot air balloon's burner filled the early morning sky.
C2 The slow and steady puffing of the locomotive engine signaled the start of the long journey ahead.
verb present participle of the verb 'puff', which means to emit puffs of air or smoke
A1 The train was puffing smoke as it chugged along the tracks.
A2 The old man was puffing on his pipe while sitting on the porch.
B1 She was puffing from running up the stairs to catch the bus.
B2 The steam engine was puffing loudly as it pulled the heavy load.
C1 The factory chimney was puffing out thick black smoke into the air.
C2 The athlete was puffing heavily after completing the marathon.
formal The train was puffing steam as it pulled out of the station.
informal I saw him puffing away on his cigarette outside.
slang She was puffing on that vape like there was no tomorrow.
figurative The old car was puffing and wheezing as it struggled up the hill.
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