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

The breakfast buffet features Japanese items like vegetable curry, onsen eggs, natto and miso soup, along with fluffy taro pancakes topped with coconut or guava syrup, quiches and local fruits. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

In separate large bowl of electric mixer beat together softened butter (1 stick) and 3/4 cup sugar at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

On my mattress was a large, fluffy white pillow, a gift from him. — The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Beat on medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 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