puff
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Meaning · English
The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
out of puff
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “puff” mean?
The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
Is “puff” formal or informal?
puff is generally slang.