Synonyms for puffer
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : puhf-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʌf ər |
Top 10 synonyms for puffer Other synonyms for the word puffer
Définition of puffer
Origin :- 1620s, agent noun from puff (v.). As "one who praises or extols," from 1736. As a type of fish that inflates itself in defense, from 1814.
- As in flatterer : noun complimenter
- I hope you will be a good boy and give satisfaction to Professor Puffer.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- There were ten passengers besides Professor Puffer and himself.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- "I believe you are deceiving me," said Professor Puffer angrily.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- "No," answered Puffer, who feared that those reasons might compromise him.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- Professor Puffer muttered something, but did not dare to press the demand.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- A little reflection, however, allayed the fears of Professor Puffer.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- Bernard opened it, and his glance rested on Professor Puffer.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- When Professor Puffer reached London he began to interview the hackmen.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- This was a question which Puffer found it difficult to answer.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
- To say that Professor Puffer was surprised would be too mild.
- Extract from : « Bernard Brooks' Adventures » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
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