fluffy

1 of 2

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

fluffiness

2 of 2

noun

fluff·​i·​ness -fēnə̇s 

-fin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being fluffy

Synonyms of fluffy

Adjective

• light

Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

Adjective

the fluffy fur of a kitten

Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.

furniture with big fluffy cushions

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The pillow-top mattress, fluffy duvet, and king-size pillows were also heavenly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Lisa paired her sheer gown with a voluminous red fluffy coat that fanned several feet behind her. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Celebrate National Pancake Day with a stack of light and fluffy pancakes. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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