Definition of fluff
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Examples of fluff in a Sentence
Her sweater was covered with fluff.
The movie was pure fluff.
Her latest article has the usual fluff about movie stars and gossip.
Origin and Etymology of fluff
perhaps blend of flue (fluff) and puff
First Known Use: 1790
fluff
Definition of fluff
Examples of fluff in a Sentence
The wind fluffed his hair.
The golfer fluffed another shot.
The actor kept fluffing the same line.
1835
First Known Use of fluff
1835
FLUFF Defined for English Language Learners
fluff
Definition of fluff for English Language Learners
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: to shake or move (something, such as a pillow) so that it is fuller, lighter, or softer
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: to do (something) badly
FLUFF Defined for Kids
Definition of fluff for Students
: something light and soft Fluff stuck out of the torn cushion.
Definition of fluff for Students
fluffed
;fluffing
: to make or become fuller, lighter, or softer She fluffed up her pillow.
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