Puffy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts; "puffy off-shore winds"; "gusty winds".
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Meaning 2
Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; "hungry children with bloated stomachs"; "he had a grossly distended stomach"; "eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids"; "swollen hands"; "tumescent tissue"; "puffy tumid flesh".
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Meaning 3
Being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing; "a bouffant skirt".
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Examples
- The model wore a puffy wedding dress on the runway with layers of netting underneath to give it extra volume.
- Her hair was styled in a puffy updo, complete with bobby pins and hairspray to keep it in place.
- The Victorian-era dress featured a puffy bustle and a tight corset, making it a stunning example of historical fashion.
- The fashion designer's latest collection included puffy shirts with gathered sleeves and loose-fitting pants.
- The opera singer's puffy coat made her appear larger on stage, which added to her dramatic presence.