floof

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make something fluffy; to fluff (up).
  2. To move in a floofy or fluffy manner.
intj
  1. Used to indicate the (supposed) sound of moving air, as in an explosion, a puff of smoke, etc.
noun
  1. A long-haired dog, cat, or similar furry pet animal.
  2. The fur of such an animal.
  3. Hair that looks fluffy, like fur from such an animal.

Pronunciation

/fluːf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-floof.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-floof.wav

Word forms

floof floofs floofing floofed

Etymology

Possibly a deliberate mispronunciation of fluff, a back-formation from floofy, or a blend of fluff + poof (compare the etymology of floofy).

Synonyms

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