overpuff

/ˌoʊvərˈpʌf/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being inflated or swollen beyond a normal size, especially of the cheeks or face

“After eating too many sweets, she had an overpuff that made her look like a chipmunk.”

2. verb

to inflate or puff something up, often excessively

“The child overpuffed the balloon, causing it to burst.”

Synonyms

  • inflation
  • puff
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • collapse
  • deflation