Definition of fuzz
1 : fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)
2 : a blurred effect
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Origin and Etymology of fuzz
probably back-formation from fuzzy
First Known Use: 1674
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Definition of fuzz
intransitive verb
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
transitive verb
1 : to make fuzzy
2 : to envelop in a haze
Circa 1702
First Known Use of fuzz
circa 1702
Origin and Etymology of fuzz
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1924
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