puffy

Example Sentences

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The press is full of uninformed speculation about bruises on his hands and puffy ankles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"I felt like I was a bit puffy… I didn't feel good about myself," the 49-year-old, who also asked for his real name not to be used, says.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

"Supermassive dark stars are extremely bright, giant, yet puffy clouds made primarily out of hydrogen and helium, which are supported against gravitational collapse by the minute amounts of self-annihilating dark matter inside them," Ilie said.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

I’d suggest a light puffy jacket if there’s no rain in the forecast, and pants and thermal leggings to keep the chill off.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

There was no smile on that pasty face; his close-cropped haircut was gone, his hair now puffy and uneven.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro