English Explanatory Dictionary

puffery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of puffing.
  2. Excessive or false public praise.
  3. Superficial or insubstantial material; fluff.

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌfəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-puffery.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-puffery.wav

Word forms

puffery pufferies

Etymology

From puff + -ery.

Derived words

puff piece
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