puff up
verb- To inflate with air. · We puffed up the balloons.
- To fluff up, such as an animal raising its fur or feathers to appear larger or conserve body heat. · Small birds puff up while sleeping to keep warm.· The angry cat hissed and puffed up its fur.
- To swell due to injury or illness. · My hand puffed up where the cat had scratched me.
- To become proud. (Often written as puffed up with pride.)
- To trump up.
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