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 topping is light and fluffy and helps to soak up the delicious flavors from the chicken and gravy-like mixture at the bottom. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026

Layers of fluffy, moist German chocolate cake and creamy Coconut-Pecan Frosting make this towering, triple-decker dessert an instant favorite. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

No doubt inspired by the ever-growing love for cold foam, Coffee mate’s Cool Crème Frozen Creamer is a fluffy and totally chill way to enjoy your morning latte. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026

Over time, the fluffy Garibaldi became one of Dante’s defining offerings. —Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 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