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puffing

The act of one who puffs.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

The act of one who puffs.

the puffings and pantings of a man running to catch a train
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A puffy ornament.

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  • “the first instalment, which dropped in 2023 and has Jeeh on it as well, riffs on the “Billie Jean” bassline (without sampling it, altho MJ’s hissing and puffing sound like the real thing): youtu.be/pPbFaDhEX9A?...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “rather liked this short film with jack lowden as a vape-puffing reform party MP candidate variety.com/2026/film/gl...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Turkey coasting; USA huffing and puffing - 0-0”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hotheaded mage. She managed to avoid wrinkles surprisingly long, purely by puffing up with age. It was preferred that absorbing mages would keep themselves somewhat leaner than that for active campaigns. But she had grown to dismiss any such advice.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Sunshine Mimosas in Bloom https://www.allforgardening.com/1751334/sunshine-mimosas-in-bloom/ Puffs are puffing! They have really taken off this year. Zone 9b by No_Username83”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(United States) Leaving a car engine running unattended, especially in cold weather to warm it up.

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