puffery

English

Etymology

puff +‎ -ery

Noun

puffery (countable and uncountable, plural pufferies)

1. An act of puffing.
2. Excessive public praise.

Derived terms

• puff piece

Translations

act of puffing

• German: , Paffen n, Aufblasen n, Pusten n, Blasen (de) n, Fortblasen n
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fulsome public praise

• German: Schmeichlerei f, Anpreisung (de) f, Marktschreierei f, marktschreierisches Gehabe n, marktschreierisches Anpreisen n, Lobhudelei (de) f, überschwängliches Lob n
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See also

Wordnet Definition: (n) puffery - a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes): Wordnet License