fluffy

adjective \ ˈflə-fē \

Updated on: 27 May 2018

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 2c

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fluffily

play \ˈflə-fə-lē\ adverb

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fluffiness

play \ˈflə-fē-nəs\ noun

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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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Cake turned out light, fluffy, popped out of the pan without a problem.

— chris morocco, Bon Appetit, "Gluten-Free Carrot Cake," 14 May 2018
The pancakes are unique, dense in texture while still light and fluffy, covered in toppings, the best of which is the very sweet caramelized bananas.

— larry olmsted, USA TODAY, "Great American Bites for Mother's Day brunch," 9 May 2018
There are also plenty of photos of fluffy, tail-wagging TSA explosive detection canines.

— elizabeth chuck /, NBC News, "Why the TSA's award-winning Instagram account is hilarious and unexpected," 29 Apr. 2018
In particular, Witherspoon’s latest Instagram post from set, which shows her and Kidman along with the very fluffy (and appropriately-named) Jolly the dog, has sparked an outpouring of happiness amongst followers of the two actors.

— raisa bruner, Time, "Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon Are Filming Season 2 of Big Little Lies and People Can't Even Deal," 12 Apr. 2018
This place takes it to the next level by making it rain hazelnut maple praline syrup over fluffy, deliciously malted cakes.

— lauren sanchez, Vogue, "11 Vogue Staffers Share Their Favorite New York Brunch Haunts," 20 Mar. 2018
Meanwhile, cream butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

— chelsea zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Some fantastic pies to make for Pi Day - 3/14," 13 Mar. 2018
Beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes.

— beth lipton, Country Living, "Orange-Chamomile Cake," 2 Mar. 2018
Ah, the coveted brows—full, fluffy, and symmetrical.

— lisa desantis, Health.com, "The 6 Best Vitamins and Serums for Hair, Brow, and Nail Growth," 16 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of fluffy

circa 1825

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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FLUFFY Defined for English Language Learners

fluffy

adjective

: covered with soft material
: light and soft or airy : having a light and soft appearance

FLUFFY Defined for Kids

fluffy

adjective \ ˈflə-fē \

fluffier; fluffiest

1 : having, covered with, or similar to down

a fluffy little chick

2 : being or looking light and soft

fluffy scrambled eggs

fluffy clouds

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