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

It's loaded with corn on the cob, fluffy baby potatoes, smoky andouille sausage, and shrimp. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Down Alternative pillows are plush, fluffy and cozy with cloud-like comfort thanks to soft polyester fiber filling. —ABC News, 22 June 2026

Pick up cooling pillows like these with a breathable bamboo cover and fluffy foam stuffing, or grab a lightweight quilt like this Laura Ashley option with a fill that will keep you warm without overheating. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

The homemade doughnuts are known for being extra soft and fluffy, Sparks said. —Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 20 June 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