puffed out

[fantasydew]

hello everybody.
How can i say this in another words:

The Little Translator’s chest puffed out a little.

THX.

[beascarpetta]

hello everybody.
How can i say this in another words:

The Little Translator’s chest puffed out a little.

THX.

I'm afraid the only phrase that comes to mind is

The Little Translator’s chest swelled with pride.

but this doesn't take into account the amount you wanted to stress,namely just a little.
I think one would have to add this extra piece of information to the next sentence.
Quite full of himself,..

maybe.