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puff noun

  /pɐf/ , /pʊf/ , /pʌf/
  • (countable) A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air.
boccata, refolo, sbuffo, soffio, spiffero
  • (informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
boccata, tirata
  • (dated, slang) A puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type.
bignè, bombolone, pasta sfoglia
  • (countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
bignè, bombolone, pasta sfoglia, sbuffo
  • (uncountable) The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.
fiato, respiro
  • (uncountable, slang) The drug cannabis.
spinello

puff verb

  /pɐf/ , /pʊf/ , /pʌf/
  • To praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
decantare, incensare
  • (intransitive) To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
sbuffare, uscire a sbuffi
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