adjective
Uncommon
fuzzy
FUH-zee
Fuzzy (adjective) means Covered with a soft layer of short fibres or hair. Example: “The kitten had soft, fuzzy fur.”
adjective
1
Covered with a soft layer of short fibres or hair.
"The kitten had soft, fuzzy fur."
"She wore fuzzy slippers around the house."
"The peach has a fuzzy skin that tickles your lips."
2
Not clear or sharply defined; vague.
"My memory of that night is a bit fuzzy."
"The photo came out fuzzy because the camera moved."
"The rules on parking are fuzzy, so nobody knows what is allowed."
How to use fuzzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically soft and downy, or mentally/visually unclear and hard to pin down.
Common pairings
fuzzy logic
fuzzy memory
fuzzy picture
warm and fuzzy
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Word forms
- Plural
- fuzzies
- Comparative
- fuzzier
- Superlative
- fuzziest
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The kitten had soft, _____ fur.
Etymology
Likely from fuzz + -y, though some sources argue fuzz actually came from fuzzy instead.
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What does “fuzzy” mean?
The word “fuzzy” means covered with a soft layer of short fibres or hair. In plain terms, either physically soft and downy, or mentally/visually unclear and hard to pin down.
How do you pronounce “fuzzy”?
“Fuzzy” is pronounced FUH-zee (/ˈfʌzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “fuzzy” in a sentence?
Here is “fuzzy” used in a sentence: “The kitten had soft, fuzzy fur.”
What part of speech is “fuzzy”?
“Fuzzy” is an adjective.
Is “fuzzy” a common word?
“Fuzzy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fuzzy” have?
“Fuzzy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered with a soft layer of short fibres or hair.
What is the difference between fuzzy and blurry?
Fuzzy describes something that is not clear or sharply defined, which can apply to images, sounds, or memories, while blurry is used almost exclusively for visual images that lack sharp focus. Fuzzy has the added literal meaning of being covered with soft short fibers or hair, which blurry does not share.
What does it mean to have fuzzy thinking or a fuzzy memory?
Fuzzy thinking or a fuzzy memory describes ideas or recollections that are vague and not clearly defined, making them hard to pin down precisely. This figurative use extends the literal sense of fuzzy meaning unclear or indistinct.
