Fuzz: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in informal contexts to describe unclear or blurry visual perceptions, ideas, or memories. It has a somewhat casual tone.

• The TV screen was covered in fuzz due to a weak signal.
• All I remember from the party is a lot of fuzz.

Useful in mathematical, scientific, or everyday contexts where an exact value or precise detail is not necessary, but a close estimate is sufficient.

• The approximation of the population in the city is around one million.
• We used an approximation to calculate the project's budget.

Appropriate in scientific, artistic, and general contexts to describe differences or deviations within a set of elements or data points.

• There is a significant variation in the quality of the products.
• In music, a variation on a theme introduces new ideas while keeping the original theme recognizable.

Used to refer to an error or a wrong action, judgment, or decision. It often carries a negative connotation.

• I made a mistake on my math test and lost some points.
• Forgetting her birthday was a big mistake.

This appears to be a repetition of the first word. Refer to the first definition.

Fluff describes something light, soft, and airy, like the down on a bird or the light bits of fiber coming off material. It can also refer to unnecessary or trivial information. Sometimes it's used negatively to imply superficiality.

• The pillows were filled with soft, white fluff.
• The article was mostly fluff and contained very little useful information.

This term is used for the raised surface or texture on fabrics like carpets and rugs. It can also mean a stack or heap of items. When it refers to a surface, it generally describes something with a thicker, plusher texture.

• The long pile of the carpet felt soft underfoot.
• He stacked the books in a neat pile on the desk.

Nap refers to the soft, raised surface on fabric, like velvet or felt. It's the texture you feel when you run your hand over the fabric in different directions.

• The nap of the velvet curtains added a touch of luxury to the room.
• Make sure to brush the nap in the right direction to keep the fabric looking even.