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

Nothing beats the feeling of crisp, fresh white sheets and fluffy white towels, those mini bottles of shampoo and plastic-wrapped bars of tiny soap. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Inside, down-alternative filling gives it a fluffy feel, while box stitching keeps the fill from shifting around. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

The dough, enriched with eggs, butter, and sugar, is gloriously fluffy, wrapped around the rich filling. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

It’s made by layering graham crackers with a bright lemon pudding and fluffy mascarpone cheese. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 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