Difference between Puff and Chuff

What is the difference between Puff and Chuff?

Puff as a verb is to emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs. while Chuff as a verb is to make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive.

Puff

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs. To pant. To advertise (archaic)

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth. The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself. A small quantity of gas or smoke in the air. An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe. A flamboyant or alluring statement about an object's quality. The drug cannabis. A light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc. a homosexual; a poof

Chuff

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Surly.Swollen.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A coarse or stupid fellow.Superfluous small talk that is free of conflict, offers no character development, description or insight, and does not advance the story or plot.The anus.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive.To purposefully fail a standardized test in a conspicuous way.To break wind.

We hope you now know whether to use Puff or Chuff in your sentence.

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