fuzz

1 of 3

noun (1)

1
: fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)
2
: a blurred effect

fuzz

2 of 3

verb

fuzzed; fuzzing; fuzzes

intransitive verb

1
: to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles
2
: to become blurred
her frame of reference fuzzing at the edgesJane O'Reilly

transitive verb

1
: to make fuzzy
2
: to envelop in a haze

fuzz

3 of 3

noun (2)

: police
also : a police officer

Examples of fuzz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But Take Note The biggest complaint parents have about these pacifiers is their supernatural ability to attract pet hair, dust, and fuzz. Sarah Bradley, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024 An alien civilization may not pick up on that, mistaking it for mere galactic fuzz. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 18 May 2023 The process of emptying the fuzz collector was easy, as there’s a button at the bottom of the shaver that dislodges the bin to dispose of fuzz. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2024 Then in the spring, their antlers begin to grow back, starting with little nubs—called the pedicles—that are covered in fuzz, or velvet. Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2024 Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes and upholstery, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles (and is small enough to pack into a bag). Malia Griggs, SELF, 4 Oct. 2023 To avoid that fuzz, researchers send current through wires so short that the ripples don’t have time to influence the electrons. Quanta Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023 The 720p resolution provides a no-frills, crisp picture suitable for anyone to enjoy entertainment offerings without unwanted blur and fuzz. Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Here are some practical products to keep your wardrobe investments looking fresh: a fabric shaver that removes fuzz from your clothes, and a handheld steamer that smoothes out wrinkles. Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
Verb
In his inaugural address, Biden must not fuzz the line between fiction and nonfiction. Robert Moilanen, Star Tribune, 27 Dec. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably back-formation from fuzzy

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1702, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun (2)

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuzz was in 1674

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Cite this Entry

“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzz. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fuzz

noun
ˈfəz
: fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)

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