puff

noun, verb23 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

A small emission of air, smoke, or wind.

A small emission of air, smoke, or wind.

A very small emission of air, smoke, or wind.

A deep and sustained inhalation from a cigarette or pipe.

A quick, brief inhalation from a cigarette or pipe.

To breathe very loudly and with difficulty, especially after physical effort.

To breathe very loudly and with difficulty, especially after physical effort.

To breathe very loudly and with difficulty, especially after physical effort.

To smoke part of a cigarette, pipe, etc.

To smoke part of a cigarette, pipe, etc.

To breathe with great effort.

To breathe in a way that makes a lot of noise.

To smoke continuously or steadily.

To smoke while deep in thought.

To smoke in a relaxed and happy way.

To smoke in a relaxed and happy way.

To smoke quickly and with agitation or anger.

Used to indicate what the puff consists of.

To move upwards while breathing heavily.

To be breathing heavily as a result of an effort.

To move forward while breathing heavily, often a vehicle like a train.

To smoke a particular item (e.g., a pipe).

To smoke a particular item (e.g., a cigarette).

Collocations with "puff"

puff + ...

... + puff