puff up (Meaning)

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puff up (v)

make larger or distend

to swell or cause to enlarge

become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

praise extravagantly

As the bread began to bake, I watched it puff up in the oven, filling the kitchen with a delightful aroma.
When frightened, the cat would puff up its fur to appear larger and more intimidating to potential threats.
Adding air to the mixture caused the batter to puff up, resulting in light and fluffy pancakes.
The pastry chef skillfully made the dough puff up into delicate layers, creating a perfect croissant.
After being stung, my hand started to puff up, and I knew I needed medical attention.
The inflatable mattress started to puff up as soon as we opened the valve, quickly turning into a comfortable bed.
The clouds began to puff up in the sky, indicating that rain might be on the way.
Watching her bake, I observed the dough puff up beautifully in the hot oven, ready to be transformed into delicious bread rolls.
The hot air balloon slowly began to puff up as the burner heated the air inside.
With pride, he watched his chest puff up as he received praise for his accomplishments.

make larger or distend, to swell or cause to enlarge, become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger, praise extravagantly

distend,roll up, inflate, bulk, rise, build up, increase, blow up, expand,proliferate

diminish,decrease, contract, diminish, recede, contract, recede, decrease, lessen, lessen

As the bread began to bake, I watched it puff up in the oven, filling the kitchen with a delightful aroma.

When frightened, the cat would puff up its fur to appear larger and more intimidating to potential threats.

Adding air to the mixture caused the batter to puff up, resulting in light and fluffy pancakes.

The pastry chef skillfully made the dough puff up into delicate layers, creating a perfect croissant.