fluffy

adjective

ˈflə-fē How to pronounce fluffy (audio)
fluffier; fluffiest
Synonyms of fluffy
1
a
: 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
fluffily
ˈflə-fə-lē How to pronounce fluffy (audio)
adverb
fluffiness
ˈflə-fē-nəs How to pronounce fluffy (audio)
noun

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the fluffy fur of a kitten Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy. furniture with big fluffy cushions
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And as far as cream cheese frostings go, this one is super light and fluffy. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The dress is trimmed with swingy fringe and a bevy of fluffy feathers. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluffy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of fluffy was circa 1825

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fluffy

adjective
ˈfləf-ē How to pronounce fluffy (audio)
fluffier; fluffiest
1
: having, covered with, or resembling fluff or down
the fluffy fur of a kitten
2
: being light and soft or airy : puffed up
a fluffy omelet
fluffiness noun
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