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puffer

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpʌfɚ/

Noun

childish dated slang derogatory

Someone or something that puffs. / Any of several poisonous fish, of the family Tetraodontidae, which have the ability to inflate their bodies when in danger. / A manually-operated inhaler.

Japanese Meaning

1. ふくらむ、膨張するもの（あるいはその動作を行うもの） / 2. 危険時に体を膨らませる能力を持つ毒性のある魚（主にフグ科の魚） / 3. 手動で操作する吸入装置

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She used a small puffer to inflate the parade balloon before the crowd arrived.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は群衆が到着する前に、パレードの風船を膨らませるために小さな送風機を使った。

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Sense（1）

Someone or something that puffs.

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A manually-operated inhaler.

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(dated, childish) A train; a locomotive, usually one that is steam-powered.

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A Clyde puffer, a kind of small ship.

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(slang) A car left idling to warm up, emitting steam from the rear.

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(fashion) An insulated puffy jacket, such as a down jacket.

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(dated) A person who gives exaggerated praise to a product, literary work, etc.

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(derogatory) An alchemist; so named from their constant attendance to the bellows of their furnaces.

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The common, or harbour, porpoise.

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A kier used in dyeing.

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(glassblowing) A soffietta.

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(cellular automata) A finite pattern that moves like a spaceship but leaves a trail of debris.

puffers

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