Definition of puffer

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • puffer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • puffer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • puffer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of puffer


  • any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blowfish
    2. globefish
    3. pufferfish
  • delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blowfish
    2. pufferfish
    3. sea squab

See definition of puffer in Merriam Webster