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\ ˈfəz 
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\Definition of fuzz
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)
2 : a blurred effect
fuzz
verbfuzzed; fuzzing; fuzzes
Definition of fuzz (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles
2 : to become blurred
her frame of reference fuzzing at the edges— Jane O'Reilly
fuzz
noun (2)Definition of fuzz (Entry 3 of 3)
: police also : a police officer
Synonyms for fuzz
Synonyms: Noun (1)
Synonyms: Noun (2)
- constabulary,
- finest,
- force,
- heat
- [slang],
- man,
- police,
- police force
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The first known use of fuzz was in 1674
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