noun
fluff
fluhf
Fluff (noun) means Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint. Example: “There was a ball of fluff stuck to her sweater.”
noun
1
Light, soft, fuzzy material such as fur, feathers, or lint.
"There was a ball of fluff stuck to her sweater."
2
Something trivial, superficial, or lacking substance.
"The magazine was full of celebrity fluff rather than real news."
verb
1
To mess up or botch something, especially a line in a performance.
"The actor fluffed his lines during the opening scene."
2
To shake or pat something so it becomes light and puffy.
"She fluffed up the pillows before her guests arrived."
How to use fluff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft, fuzzy material, or (informally) trivial content, or a botched attempt at something.
Common pairings
ball of fluff
fluff a line
fluff up the pillows
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Word forms
- Plural
- fluffs
- Third person singular
- fluffs
- Past tense
- fluffed
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Etymology
Traced back to an earlier word meaning "woolly down or nap," of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly related to a West Flemish dialect word.
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Rhymes for fluff
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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.
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