fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: covered with short, soft hairs, fur, etc. : covered with fuzz
a fuzzy sweater/blanket
The plant has fuzzy leaves.
a fuzzy stuffed toy
2
a
: not clear : not sharp or distinct
The picture in the newspaper is fuzzy. [=blurred, blurry]
Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy.
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
b
: not clear in thought
I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.
3
US, informal
: pleasant or comforting
—usually used with warm
Seeing her again after all these years gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
His personality is not exactly warm and fuzzy.
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fuzzy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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