When a character's cheeks are filled with their own breath. Puffed cheeks can be used to express a wide range of emotions, including but not limited to defiance, anger, guilt, and suppressed laughter.

Compare/Contrast With:

• Cheek_Bulge, when a character's mouth is filled or inflated with a foreign object or substance, such as food.

See Also:

• Breathing
• Holding_Breath
• Pouting