Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened; puffer, blowfish, swellfish, balloonfish, globefish.

An act of puffing. / Excessive public praise.

(now obsolete) The young of the Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinus), especially eaten as food.

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.

Any of various fungi that produce a cloud of brown dust-like spores from their mature fruiting bodies. / (figuratively) Something lacking substance.

A viper or adder, Bitis arietans, found in Southern Africa.

A puffed grain made from rice; rice that has been toasted and extruded through heat. / Any of several manufactured breakfast cereals made from rice.

present participle of puff / (US) Leaving a car engine running unattended, especially in cold weather to warm it up.

The act of one who puffs. / A puffy ornament. / (law) An opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact.

A cylindrical blowing device that consists of a mouthpiece, which may or may not be a whistle, attached to a coiled tube of paper, given to guests and used at large celebrations especially New Year's Eve, or birthdays. When the mouthpiece is blown into, the paper tube unravels and a humorous festive noise is produced.