Fuzzy: meaning, definitions and examples

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fuzzy

 

[ ˈfʌzi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Having a vague or indistinct quality; not clear or sharp.

Synonyms

blurred, hazy, indistinct, muddled, unclear

Examples of usage

  • The image on the old TV was fuzzy and hard to make out.
  • His memory of the event was fuzzy, as if he had been dreaming.
  • The line between the two colors was fuzzy, blending into each other.
  • I couldn't read the sign from a distance, it was too fuzzy.
  • The details of the plan were fuzzy, we needed more information.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A distortion in a television or radio reception, usually caused by interference.

Synonyms

distortion, interference, snow, static

Examples of usage

  • The antenna needed adjusting to fix the fuzzy on the TV screen.
  • The radio broadcast was filled with fuzzies, making it hard to understand.

Translations

Translations of the word "fuzzy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confuso

🇮🇳 धुंधला

🇩🇪 unscharf

🇮🇩 kabur

🇺🇦 нечіткий

🇵🇱 rozmyty

🇯🇵 ぼやけた

🇫🇷 flou

🇪🇸 borroso

🇹🇷 bulanık

🇰🇷 흐릿한

🇸🇦 غامض

🇨🇿 rozmazaný

🇸🇰 rozmazaný

🇨🇳 模糊

🇸🇮 zamegljen

🇮🇸 óskýrt

🇰🇿 бұлдыр

🇬🇪 არასპეციფიკური

🇦🇿 bulanıq

🇲🇽 borroso

Etymology

The word 'fuzzy' originated from the Middle English word 'fusy', which meant 'spongy' or 'mossy'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent something that is unclear or indistinct. The term is commonly used in various contexts, from describing visual quality to technical issues with reception. 'Fuzzy' has become a versatile word in the English language, capturing the essence of ambiguity and softness.

See also: fuzz, fuzzily.

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