puff out
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To inflate.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He puffed out his cheeks.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To blow briefly and lightly.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To emit puffs of smoke or exhaust
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “puff out” mean?
To inflate.
Is “puff out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.