Puff out means to swell or expand with air, or to cause something to do so.
A bird puffs out its feathers against the cold.
Someone might puff out their cheeks in exasperation or puff out their chest in pride.
Smoke or steam puffs out from a source: Gray smoke puffed out from the chimney.
1. inflate — balloon, Inflatable rubber sac; blow up (Violently burst apart); expand (Increase in size); fill (Make something full); swell · billow · distend · pump · aerate · plump · bulge · engorge
2. posture — chest, Ribcage region or strongbox; strut (Proud, showy gait); swagger (Confident, boastful manner); pride (Satisfaction from one's achievements); preen · display · boast · show off · peacock · posture · bravado · self-importance · pompous · dignified
3. exhale — blow, Move air forcefully; expel (Remove forcibly from membership); release (To let go); sigh (Audible emotional breath); gasp · pant · wheeze · huff · snort · breath · exhalation · respiration · vent · gust
Opposites
inflation/expansionpuff out ≠ deflate Release air from; collapse · contract · shrink · compress · flatten
breath/air expulsionpuff out ≠ suck in Draw inward by pressure; inhale · breathe in · draw in · inspire
chest/body posture displaypuff out ≠ deflate Release air from; suck in · draw in · cave in · slump · shrink back
Family
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