fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz
a fuzzy covering of felt
a fuzzy stuffed toy
2
: lacking in clarity or definition
moving the camera causes fuzzy photos
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
His reasoning is a little fuzzy.
3
: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions
warm and fuzzy feelings
fuzzily adverb
fuzziness noun

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

The plant has fuzzy leaves. Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy. The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy. I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.
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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuzzy was in 1713

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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fuzzy

adjective
fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: covered with or resembling fuzz
2
: not clear : indistinct
a fuzzy picture
3
: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings
warm and fuzzy feelings
fuzzily adverb
fuzziness noun

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