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

Formulated with pro-vitamin B5 and antioxidants, my ends always feel strong and have a fluffy finish after blow-drying. —Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026

Keeping the down clean, dry, and fluffy is the secret to lasting success with a down coat or vest. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026

The bagels are huge and fluffy and immediately reminded us of some of our favorite New York bagel shops. —Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026

The texture was perfect—soft and fluffy without being mushy—and the flavor of ripe bananas really shone through. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 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