PUFF OF AIR Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase puff of air. (close relations)
Definition of PUFF OF AIR
air
Best Alternative Words for PUFF OF AIR
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breath | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing • the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration • a short respite • an indirect suggestion • a slight movement of the air | ||||||||
breeze | nounn | |||||||
noun • a slight wind (usually refreshing) • any undertaking that is easy to do verb • blow gently and lightly • to proceed quickly and easily | ||||||||
draft | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another • a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) • a preliminary sketch of a design or picture • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg • any of the various versions in the development of a written work • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) • a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace • a dose of liquid medicine • compulsory military service • a large and hurried swallow • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling verb • draw up an outline or sketch for something • engage somebody to enter the army • make a blueprint of | ||||||||
gust | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a strong current of air | ||||||||
waft | verbv | |||||||
noun • a long flag; often tapering verb • be driven or carried along, as by the air • blow gently | ||||||||
zephyr | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind • a slight wind (usually refreshing) | ||||||||
puff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a light inflated pastry or puff shell • exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin • thick cushion used as a seat • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness verb • smoke and exhale strongly • suck in or take (air) • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • make proud or conceited • praise extravagantly • speak in a blustering or scornful manner • to swell or cause to enlarge • blow hard and loudly | ||||||||
whiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil • a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • drive or carry as if by a puff of air • strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third • smoke and exhale strongly • utter with a puff of air |