German-English translations for aufplustern

blow upWhy do cars in movies always blow up when they fall off a cliff?We had to blow up the bridge before the enemy army arrived.More civilians than soldiers have been blown up by anti-personnel mines.
bluster
us
When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek.

exaggerate
us
Ive told you a billion times not to exaggerate!He said hed slept with hundreds of girls, but I know hes exaggerating. The real number is about ten
fluffThat article was basically a bunch of fluff. It didnt say anything substantiveThat New England-style salami and fluff sandwich sure hit the spot!The cat fluffed its tail.
puff oneself
puff upWe puffed up the balloonsSmall birds puff up while sleeping to keep warmThe angry cat hissed and puffed up its fur
ruffle up
ruffle up its feathers