fluffy

adjective

ˈflə-fē 

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

ˈflə-fə-lē 

adverb

fluffiness

ˈflə-fē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of fluffy

• light

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Persimmon cookies are a seasonal favorite that bring the flavors of fall to your Thanksgiving table with their tender, fluffy texture and subtle sweetness. —Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025

The former race dog, who had been used for breeding, started sleeping with the fluffy toy tucked under her arm. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

The shearling is still fluffy, and the soles are sturdy. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025

Khloé, 41, wore a fluffy pink Cheer Bear outfit, while True, 7, rocked a purple Share Bear costume, and Tatum, 3, rounded out the trio of onesies with a light blue Wish Bear look. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fluffy

• buffy
• puffy
• scruffy
• stuffy

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective

ˈfləf-ē 

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