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

Process until very smooth and fluffy with no hint of graininess (this can take up to a minute), stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice if necessary. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

These sausage balls are crispy, fluffy, and filling, like mini biscuits with sausage and scallions mixed in. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Our Morning Menu takes us to Gocha's Breakfast Bar, a southwest Atlanta restaurant where the pancakes are served golden, light and fluffy. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The waffle was crisp around the edges and fluffy inside, with the juicy peaches and cream cheese adding a sweet, tangy richness. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

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