puffer
|puff/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈpʌfər/
🇬🇧
/ˈpʌfə/
inflation or puffing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'puffer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pouffere,' where 'pouffe' meant 'to blow or puff.'
Historical Evolution
'pouffere' transformed into the modern English word 'puffer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who puffs or blows,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to fish and inhalers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of fish known for its ability to inflate itself as a defense mechanism.
The puffer fish inflated itself when it sensed danger.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that puffs, such as a device used for inhaling medication.
He used a puffer to help with his asthma.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 15:22