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fluffy

adjective
\ ˈflə-fē How to pronounce fluffy (audio) \
fluffier; fluffiest

Definition of fluffy

1a : covered with or resembling fluff
b : being light and soft or airy : puffed up a fluffy omelet
2 : lacking in meaning or substance : superficial sense 2c

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Other Words from fluffy

fluffily \ ˈflÉ™-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce fluffily (audio) \ adverb
fluffiness \ ˈflÉ™-​fÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce fluffiness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for fluffy

Synonyms

airy, ethereal, gossamer, gossamery, light

Antonyms

heavy, leaden

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Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

the fluffy fur of a kitten Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy. furniture with big fluffy cushions
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Recent Examples on the Web

Buckeye shares his name with Ohio's state tree, and Bear shares his with any teddy that's as fluffy as him. Scottie Andrew, CNN, "For National Dog Day, meet the 2020 hopefuls running for America's First Pooch," 25 Aug. 2019 Add cheese and buttermilk; mix until fluffy with desired consistency. Do not overbeat. Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin farmers — and diners — dig potatoes of all types and colors," 15 Aug. 2019 The cod’s flesh, meanwhile, becomes fish cakes as fluffy as French quenelles. Fortune, "Restaurant Review: Iceland’s Slippurinn Is an Ephemeral Culinary Destination," 11 Aug. 2019 They are fried to a crunchy shell with light, fluffy cornbread batter inside that tastes like a breakfast muffin with a twinge of heat. Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "52 Weeks of Burgers: Burger Culture," 9 Aug. 2019 The fried yucca, with an herbaceous cilantro aioli, are like oversized french fries, crisp outside and fluffier inside than a potato ever could be. Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, "Paloma Cafe invites you to linger over Latin American flavors: a first-look review," 6 Feb. 2018 The plain yeast donut is fluffy, with a hint of lemon. The Economist, "How donuts fuelled the American Dream," 26 July 2019 Or, even better, choose one flower that's soft and fluffy, and one that's exotic and spiky. Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "3 Foolproof Flower Arrangements That Cost Less Than $25 to Make," 15 July 2019 These fluffy, oblong pastries are made with the most perfect not-too-sweet choux dough, filled with cream, then drizzled with chocolate and a swizzle of icing. Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "French pastries! The Bay Area’s 5 best eclairs," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of fluffy

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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fluffy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of fluffy

: covered with soft material
: light and soft or airy : having a light and soft appearance

fluffy

adjective
\ ˈflə-fē How to pronounce fluffy (audio) \
fluffier; fluffiest

Kids Definition of fluffy

1 : having, covered with, or similar to down a fluffy little chick
2 : being or looking light and soft fluffy scrambled eggs fluffy clouds

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