puffing

a. & n. from Puff, v. i. & t.

Puffing adder. (Zoöl.) Same as Puff adder (b), under Puff. -- Puffing pig (Zoöl.), the common porpoise.

Overstating the qualities of a property, often by a salesperson. It could be grounds for a misrepresentation lawsuit.

Overstating the qualities of a property.
Example: "This house has the most efficient floor plan of any home in the world" is an example of a salesperson's puffing.

An opinion or judgment that is not made as a representation of fact.

Puffing is generally an expression or exaggeration made by a salesperson or found in an advertisement that concerns the quality of goods offered for sale. It presents opinions rather than facts and is usually not considered a legally binding promise. Such statements as "this car is in good shape" and "your wife will love this watch" constitute puffing.

The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

Meaning #2: an act of forcible exhalation
  Synonyms: huffing, snorting

The adjective puffing has one meaning:

Meaning #1: breathing heavily
  Synonyms: huffing, puffy