Basic Details
Word: Puffin
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of bird with a long beak, known for its black and white feathers and colourful bill, often found near coastal areas.
Synonyms: Seabird, alcid
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Puffin up: To become overly proud or boastful. Example: "After winning the competition, he started puffin up and bragging to his friends."
- Like a puffin in a hurricane: To be out of one's depth or in a situation that is overwhelming. Example: "She felt like a puffin in a hurricane during the advanced maths class."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The puffin waddled along the rocky shore, searching for small fish to eat.
Example 2: During our trip to the coast, we were thrilled to spot a puffin nesting on the cliff.
Example 3: Puffins are known for their distinct beaks, which they use to catch and carry multiple fish at once.
Fun Fact
Puffins can dive underwater to catch fish and can hold their breath for up to a minute while swimming!
Famous Quote
"Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (This relates to puffins as they are known for their unique migration and travel patterns.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "puffin" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A type of bird
c) A kind of tree
d) A mountain
Answer: b) A type of bird
2. Which of these is a synonym of "puffin"?
a) Eagle
b) Seabird
c) Sparrow
d) Penguin
Answer: b) Seabird
3. Which sentence uses "puffin" correctly?
a) The puffin flew across the desert.
b) The puffin enjoyed swimming in the ocean.
c) The puffin climbed the tree easily.
d) The puffin sold ice cream at the fair.
Answer: b) The puffin enjoyed swimming in the ocean.
4. Which idiom means to show off?
a) Puffin up
b) Like a puffin in a hurricane
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Batten down the hatches
Answer: a) Puffin up
5. What is the opposite of "puffin"?
a) N/A
b) Shark
c) Tiger
d) Sparrow
Answer: a) N/A
