puffing

Definition of "puffing"
  1. An overstatement about the worth of a product, company, or property for advertising purposes, often not resulting in legal accountability
How to use "puffing" in a sentence
  1. The jewelry ad was seen as puffing since it boasted inestimable worth.
  2. The real estate agent was accused of puffing when he greatly overstated the value of the house.
  3. The puffing of the restaurant's menu resulted in disappointing meals for the customers.

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