as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
her eyelid was so puffed she couldn't see with that eye
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as in gasped
to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
he came running up the stairs puffing and wheezing
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as in honied
to praise too much
a talk show host who can be counted on to puff up the celebrities who readily consent to be interviewed
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