Puffing

Synonyms of puffing

• blowing
• exhaling
• breathing heavily

Antonyms of puffing

• inhaling
• sucking in
• breathing lightly

Collocations of puffing

puffing smoke

Frequency: 70 %

The old steam engine was puffing smoke as it chugged along the tracks.

puffing away

Frequency: 60 %

The train was puffing away in the distance, leaving a trail of smoke behind.

puffing exercise

Frequency: 45 %

After a strenuous workout, John was puffing exercise and feeling the burn in his muscles.

puffing cheeks

Frequency: 40 %

After running up the stairs, Sarah was puffing cheeks and out of breath.

Idiomatic Expressions for puffing

• Phrase: huffing and puffing
  Meaning: to breathe heavily and laboriously, often after exertion
  Usage: After running up the stairs, she was huffing and puffing for several minutes.