The word “puff” serves as a multi-layered term in literature, often shifting from a vivid depiction of a physical burst—like a sudden exhalation of smoke or wind ([1], [2], [3])—to a metaphor for inflated pride or self-importance ([4], [5], [6]). In some narratives it echoes a dramatic, even rhythmic refrain that heightens tension or humor, as in the repeated threat from the wolf in a well-known fairy tale ([7], [8], [9]), while in others it captures a moment of delicate transformation or fleeting movement, whether it be a gentle waft of fragrance or a brief puff of steam ([10], [11]). This versatility in usage underscores its power to evoke both tangible sensory experiences and abstract emotional states throughout various works.