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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Basmati is an aromatic rice variety grown mostly in the Punjab region in northern India and is popular for its long grain, fluffy texture and distinct smell. Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025 Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025 Deciding on a comfortable mattress might be the most important step in securing a good night’s sleep, but picking fluffy bedding is a close second. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Think statement shoulder pads, fluffy faux-fur coats, or bulky leather jackets that extend the denim’s wide shape. Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 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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