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

Those soft stripes are seen woven sporadically throughout the fluffy look, like in her tendrils and along the crown. —Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026

Atsuyaki tamago is a light, fluffy custard-like omelet that is found across Japan’s high-end sushi and omakase restaurants, according to one of Hikari’s chefs. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026

Look for pieces with backs and plush outdoor cushions on the seats, or cozy up to metal-and-wood furniture with fluffy pillows for the utmost comfort. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026

The pork bun was fluffy, though a little mushy, but the sesame ball was nicely sweet and chewy. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 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