Puffed up

Pronunciation: /ˈpəft ˈəp/

Puffed up (adj)

  1. Made larger because air or gas is inside, so it looks rounder and fuller.
  2. Acting as if you are more important than others, often showing pride in a way that annoys people.
  3. Having too much confidence or importance, especially when it is not deserved.

Puffed up (adjective)

Examples

  • The balloon looked puffed up after the pump worked.
  • The pillow stayed puffed up all night.