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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With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 Known as a fluffier form of pita, frena, originated in Morocco. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 The fluffy white Persian made his debut in From Russia With Love, reappearing in multiple 007 flicks throughout the decades. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The fluffy white canines — Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi — unveiled this week by Colossal Biosciences are closer to something like designer dogs. Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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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