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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 adverb
fluffiness noun

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
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Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and continue to mix until light and fluffy, about a minute or so. CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 The video uploaded on November 23 by @gretta_zou shows a small amount of kibble on the bed, before the camera pans to a fluffy feline sitting on the floor. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 Sterling could be seen wearing a black dress that appeared to have the Chiefs logo on it, accessorizing with red fluffy socks and hair bows with Chiefs colors. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 This pair is especially luxurious because of its memory foam insoles, which are wrapped in soft feather yarn and fluffy lining that’s warm but breathable. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluffy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluffy was circa 1825

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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective
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

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