inflated

inflate (something) with (something)

1. To put a particular gas, usually air, into something. You need to inflate this tire with a little more air.
2. To use a particular device or tool to put air into something. Do you think we can inflate this air mattress with a hair dryer?
3. By extension, to add to a monetary amount so that it seems larger than it really is. Sal's definitely inflating his amount for reimbursement with some extra-high figures—I know last night's dinner didn't cost that much.
See also: inflate

inflate a cow

To boast or brag. Please, like that geek has killed a puma with his bare hands? He's inflating a cow, for sure.
See also: cow, inflate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • inflate
  • inflate (something) with (something)
  • inflate with
  • air out
  • grievance
  • air (one's) grievances
  • air grievances
  • air one's grievances
  • lie heavy
  • hang heavy