fluffed; fluffing; fluffs
1
: to make fluffy
fluff the pillows
birds fluffing up their feathers
2
a
: to spoil by a mistake : botch
b
: to deliver badly or forget (one's lines) in a play
1
: to become fluffy
2
: to make a mistake
especially
: to forget or bungle one's lines in a play
Examples of fluff in a Sentence
Noun
Her sweater was covered with fluff.
The movie was pure fluff.
Her latest article has the usual fluff about movie stars and gossip.
Verb
The wind fluffed his hair.
The golfer fluffed another shot.
The actor kept fluffing the same line.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
No assembly is required; just unbox, fluff, and enjoy the view.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
The brand recommends setting aside 30 to 45 minutes to fluff the flame-retardant branches for the most realistic result.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Save as a collection on MyRecipes There are certain iconic Southern dishes, like gumbo, that have made their way beyond the South, while others like fluff salads and pineapple casserole have stayed a little closer to home.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
No assembly is required; just unbox, fluff, and enjoy the view.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
Verb
Pillow inserts can be tumbled dry on low heat with wool dryer balls or new tennis balls to help fluff the filling.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
The brand recommends setting aside 30 to 45 minutes to fluff the flame-retardant branches for the most realistic result.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Fluff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluff. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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fluff
1 of 2 noun1
: nap entry 3, down
2
: something fluffy
fluff
2 of 2 verb
: to make or become fluffy
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