present participle and gerund of puff
puffing in U.S. law
• Leaving a car engine running unattended, especially in cold weather to warm it up.
(Noun) The act of one who puffs.
• A puffy ornament.
• An opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact.
The practical impact of puffing
puffing appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
puffing — procedural details
In practice, puffing is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Wiktionary , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.