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

The first successful clone came from domestic yak DNA – a small, fluffy black calf born via C-section. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

The name comes from the footlong, fluffy white flower clusters at the ends of arching stems. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The eggs are fluffy, spiced by the chorizo with melty cheese. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Made with a blend of rice and all-purpose flours, the pancake is light and fluffy with a subtle chew that keeps it from feeling overly rich. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 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