Puff

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Puff is an internet slang term that means to boast or exaggerate ones accomplishments or skills. It is often used when someone is trying to impress others or make themselves look better than they actually are.

Example 1:
Person A: I scored the highest in the class on the math test!
Person B: Stop puffing, I saw your score, it wasn’t that impressive.

Example 2:
Person A: I can speak five different languages fluently!
Person B: Don’t puff, I’ve seen you struggle to hold a basic conversation in just one language.

Synonyms:
exaggerate, boast, embellish, hype, overstate
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