puff
/pʌf/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
2
The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
3
A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
4
A sudden but small gust of wind, smoke, etc.
5
An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
6
The drug cannabis.
7
A flamboyant or alluring statement of praise.
8
A portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle.
9
A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc.
10
A puffball.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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