General
fluffy
What does fluffy mean?
Sneaky hospital euphemism for severely obese — soft enough to slip into earshot or notes without flagging anything, mean enough to count as derogatory slang in the ethics literature. Sits in the same family as 'Milwaukee goiter' and gets the same critique: it shapes how staff treat the patient before they've said a word.
"Handover just said 'fluffy gentleman in bed six' — we knew exactly what they meant."
Origin
Anglo-American hospital slang; flagged in derogatory-slang reviews of clinical language.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fluffy' mean in Jamaican slang?
It is a gentle, positive term for a plump or full-figured woman, as in 'fluffy diva'.
Is 'fluffy' an insult?
No — it is generally affectionate and often proudly self-embraced by full-figured women in dancehall culture.
Where is 'fluffy' used this way?
It comes from Jamaican dancehall usage and celebrates curvy, plus-size women.
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