Search from various English teachers...
maggiemolly
what different between 'puffy" and "swell up"? they all mean become bollon,but what different?can one instead of the other?
Dec 1, 2011 5:57 AM
Answers · 6
puffy - meaning swollen for example: your eyes are puffy stop crying now swell up - becom larger in size due to pressure or infection this 2 words have different meaning. Have a nice day
December 1, 2011
puffy = adjective 形容詞 swell up = verb 動詞 That's the difference.
December 1, 2011
thanks jeff
December 1, 2011
same meaning, one is an adjective, the other a verbial phrase.
December 1, 2011
They have the same meaning, but different tone -- puffy is a more playful word, while swell up is a more official way of describing an abscess.
December 1, 2011
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!