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

• 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

Over geologic time, meteorite hits on the lunar landscape have stirred up the fluffy regolith, with He-3 being distributed down to several meters in depth. —Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025

Serve the chops over fluffy rice or couscous with a crisp side salad tossed in a tart vinaigrette. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025

The combination of fluffy dough, cinnamon filling, and sweet icing is nothing short of baking magic. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025

Buyers praise the fluffy exterior material, charming style, and ease of cleaning. —Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025

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