fluff
16 synonyms for fluff, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
“There was a ball of fluff stuck to her sweater.”
How to use fluff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ball of fluff
fluff a line
fluff up the pillows
Etymology
Traced back to an earlier word meaning "woolly down or nap," of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly related to a West Flemish dialect word.
Full origin of fluff →Frequently asked questions
What does “fluff” mean?
The word “fluff” means light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint. In plain terms, soft, fuzzy material, or (informally) trivial content, or a botched attempt at something.
How do you pronounce “fluff”?
“Fluff” is pronounced fluhf (/flʌf/ in IPA).
How do you use “fluff” in a sentence?
Here is “fluff” used in a sentence: “There was a ball of fluff stuck to her sweater.”
What is another word for “fluff”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fluff” include schmoop.
What part of speech is “fluff”?
Depending on how it is used, “fluff” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “fluff” have?
“Fluff” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
