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puff
/pʌf/
verb
dmuchać
Also
sapaćpuchnąć
Definition
To breathe out smoke or air in short, quick bursts, or to swell up with air or pride.
Examples
He puffed on his cigarette thoughtfully, watching the smoke rise.
Zamyślony pufał papierosa, obserwując unoszący się dym.
The old steam train puffed loudly as it pulled out of the station.
Stary pociąg parowy głośno sapał, wyjeżdżając ze stacji.
Collocations
puff outpuff uppuff away
noun
obłok
Also
zaciągnięcie(n)ptys(m)
Definition
A short, quick release of air, smoke, or steam, or a light, soft pastry.
Examples
A small puff of smoke rose from the chimney into the cold morning air.
Mały obłok dymu uniósł się z komina w zimne poranne powietrze.
She enjoyed a cream puff with her coffee, a sweet treat.
Do kawy zjadła ptysia, słodką przekąskę.
Collocations
a puff of smokecream puffpowder puff
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