a. & n. from Puff, v. i. & t. [ 1913 Webster ]
Puffing adder. (Zool.) Same as Puff adder (b), under Puff. -- Puffing pig (Zool.), the common porpoise. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a puffing manner; with vehement breathing or shortness of breath; with exaggerated praise. [ 1913 Webster ]