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

• 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

Gradually add powdered sugar, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025

But fluffier doesn’t always mean better. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

The egg was cooked hard but still fluffy with cheese throughout. —Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 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