Definition of fluffy
fluffier
;fluffiest
1a : covered with or resembling fluffb : being light and soft or airy : puffed up a fluffy omelet
2 : lacking in meaning or substance : superficial 2c
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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
Recent Examples of fluffy from the Web
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These cookies bake up nice and fluffy in about 5-7 minutes.
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Some versions are fluffy inside with a shattering crust; some have the tang of sourdough.
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As a crowning touch, the website displays an image of a fluffy lamb’s wool wig, whose resemblance to a resting sheep and to the asymmetrical Old Fort Point hill pictured next to it can be seen—with some effort, anyway.
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They were accompanied by their kids—Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 5—and their fluffy Golden Retriever.
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Basic: Vanilla latte Reinvented: Succotash’s cotton candy cappuccino, with fluffy cotton candy spoon 2601 Holmes St. succotashkc.com Basic: Chicken and waffles Reinvented: Port Fonda’s fried chicken & churros 4141 Pennsylvania Ave.
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In Your Closet: Purrrrr … think fluffy soft pastels that are fit for a Southern belle.
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Then, use your fluffy brush from step one to softly blend the purple into the pink.
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In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a hand beater, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy on medium speed, about 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape down with a rubber spatula.
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First Known Use of fluffy
circa 1825
FLUFFY Defined for English Language Learners
fluffy
playDefinition of fluffy for English Language Learners
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: covered with soft material
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: light and soft or airy : having a light and soft appearance
FLUFFY Defined for Kids
fluffy
playDefinition of fluffy for Students
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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