ETYM Old Eng. breth, breeth, as. braeth odor, scent, breath; cf. Old High Germ. brâdam steam, vapor, breath, German brodem, and possibly Eng. Brawn, and Breed.
1. The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing.
2. The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
3. A slight movement of the air.
4. A short respite; SYN. breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time.
1. A light gentle wind; a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour
2. Something easily done; cinch
3. Residue from the making of coke or charcoal
4. A slight wind (usually refreshing); SYN. zephyr, gentle wind, air.
ETYM Akin to German and Swed. puff a blow, Dan. puf, Dutch pof; of imitative origin. Related to Buffet.
1. A slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke); SYN. drag, pull.
2. A short light gust of air; SYN. puff of air, whiff.
3. A light inflated pastry or puff shell.
4. Exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes).