fluffier; fluffiest
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 adverb
fluffiness noun

Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

the fluffy fur of a kitten Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy. furniture with big fluffy cushions
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This faux fur trapper hat from Urban Outfitters is seriously soft and fluffy with warm ear flaps. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024 The ultimate festive snack, the mini muffins are soft and fluffy with rich, buttery vanilla flavor, and feature cheerful red-and-green inclusions baked into every bite. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Styling-wise, pair the latter with a retro sneaker and cashmere sweater—and on especially chilly days, layer in a cute beanie and fluffy scarf. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 The eggs were surprisingly fluffy and the mini muffins were moist and sweet. Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluffy 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluffy was circa 1825

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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective
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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