English Explanatory Dictionary

fluffy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Covered with fluff.
  2. Light; soft; airy.
  3. Warm and comforting.
  4. Not clearly defined or explained; fuzzy.
  5. Lightweight; superficial; lacking depth or seriousness.
noun
  1. Someone or something that has a fluffy texture.
  2. A person who is superficial, who lacks depth or seriousness.
  3. A babycino (frothy milk drink).
name
  1. A given name for a pet with fluffy hair, often a cat.

Pronunciation

/ˈflʌfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fluffy.wav /flʌfi/

Word forms

fluffy fluffier fluffiest fluffies

Etymology

From fluff + -y. Compare German flauschig (“fluffy”).

Synonyms

puffy bushy fuzzy

Related words

fluff fluffiness Fido

Derived words

box of fluffy ducks floofy fluffily fluffy-backed tit-babbler fluffy duck foofy let fluffy off the chain nonfluffy unfluffy
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