fluffy

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adjective \ ˈflə-fē \

Definition of fluffy

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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Chef Daniel Patterson has an alternative with this boiled scrambled eggs recipe that results in a terrifically light, fluffy and tender dish.

— Bloomberg.com, "Your Evening Briefing," 29 Aug. 2017
Here's the menu: Cheddar and chive biscuits, cactus chili, fluffy green cloud dessert salad, Karl Malden's stuffed cabbage recipe, zucchini and tomato casserole, BLT side salad and Dolly Parton's dessert bar recipe.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Food stage shows are an audience favorite tasty ticket," 18 Aug. 2017
In the mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, for 2 to 3 minutes.

— ellise pierce, star-telegram, "These French-inspired desserts are deliciously simple," 14 Aug. 2017
Some versions are fluffy inside with a shattering crust; some have the tang of sourdough.

— Los Angeles Magazine, "The Best Baguette in LA Is Not Sold at Any Bakery," 1 Aug. 2017
The 15-year-old Bartlett girl credits Muffin's fluffy hair as the reason the rabbit did so well this year.

— suzanne baker, Naperville Sun, "County fair a throwback to DuPage's agricultural past," 28 July 2017
Different scenarios began popping up on Twitter, ranging from getting extra packets of ketchup at McDonald's to interacting with cute, fluffy dogs.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Fans Were Really Confused by These Song Lyrics From The Weeknd," 19 July 2017
These cookies bake up nice and fluffy in about 5-7 minutes.

— The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Bourbon Buzz Cookies," 15 July 2017
Some versions are fluffy inside with a shattering crust; some have the tang of sourdough.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017

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First Known Use of fluffy

circa 1825

fluffy Synonyms

Synonyms

ethereal, airy, gossamer, gossamery, light

Antonyms

heavy, leaden

Related Words

cobwebby, dainty, delicate, diaphanous, downy, feathery, flimsy, gauzelike, gauzy, insubstantial, tender, wispy; buoyant, lighter-than-air, lightweight, rarefied, unsubstantial, vaporous, weightless; cumulous, pillowy

Near Antonyms

firm, solid, substantial; bulky, burdensome, cumbersome, hefty, hulking, lumpish, ponderous, unwieldy, weighty

FLUFFY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of fluffy for English Language Learners

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

FLUFFY Defined for Kids

fluffy

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adjective \ ˈflə-fē \

Definition 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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