How to Pronounce "puff up"
expression
ˈpəf/ /ˈəp
PUHF-uhp
pˈʌf/ /ˈʌp
PUHF-up
Definition
To swell or expand, usually because of being filled with air or pride. It is often used both for physical swelling (like bread rising or cheeks inflating) and for someone becoming arrogant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəf/ /ˈəp
British English
pˈʌf/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHF-uhp
UK
PUHF-up
Listen in Context
The bread will puff up in the oven.
His cheeks puffed up when he blew into the balloon.
Sometimes people puff up when they feel proud.
Don't puff up just because you got a compliment.