puffery
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌfəɹi/
The English word “puffery” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- An act of puffing.
- Excessive or false public praise.
- Superficial or insubstantial material; fluff.
Etymology
From puff + -ery.
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