Fluff: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluff

 

[ flสŒf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

softness

Fluff refers to soft, light, and fluffy material, often found on fabrics or animals. It can also be used to describe something trivial or insignificant.

Synonyms

down, fuzz, lint, puff

Examples of usage

  • The blanket was covered in soft fluff.
  • She brushed the fluff off her coat.
  • Don't worry about his comment, it's just fluff.
  • The fluff from the cotton plant floated in the air.
  • The cat's fur was filled with fluff.
Context #2 | Verb

speech

To fluff means to fail in a dramatic or embarrassing way, especially when speaking. It can also refer to making something appear fuller or softer.

Synonyms

botch, bungle, mess up, muff

Examples of usage

  • She fluffed her lines during the play.
  • He fluffed his interview by forgetting his resume.
  • Don't fluff your speech, just speak naturally.
  • The pillow looked better after she fluffed it.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penugem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bulu halus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ‚ใตใ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duvet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelusa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ’€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุบุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chmรฝล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chmรฝล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป’ๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puhek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะป-า›ั‹ะฑั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelusa

Etymology

The word 'fluff' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the Middle English word 'floffe' meaning 'soft, downy hair.' It has evolved to encompass various meanings related to softness, lightness, and insignificance. The verb form of 'fluff' emerged later, with its modern usage reflecting a sense of failure or lightness.

See also: fluffiness, fluffy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,312, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.