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noun

ˈfləf How to pronounce fluff (audio)
Definition of fluffnext
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as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering self-consciously picked the fluff off his sweater as he answered the officer's questions

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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy the flustered newscaster's fluffs included a mispronunciation of the town's name

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fluff

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verb

1
as in to fumble
to make a mistake unnerved by her earlier missteps, the skater fluffed on the final jump as well

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as in to blow
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way I completely fluffed the introduction by calling the boss's wife by the wrong name

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Recent Examples of fluff
Noun
And last but certainly not least, carefully fluff throw pillows. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 This show could use flexibility in runtimes to cut out the fluff. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
Vinicius Jr — Brazil/Real Madrid (-5) Vini Jr was probably the Brazilian least deserving of elimination against Norway, and would have registered a sensational assist if Endrick had not fluffed his lines in the second half. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Messi had the chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half but fluffed his lines — again. — David Hickey, NBC news, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluff
  1. fur
  2. mistake
  3. fumble
  4. blow
  5. pile
  6. error
  7. stumble
  8. ruin
Noun
  • Founding by Adele Fendi and Edoardo Fendi The Fendi brand grew from a small fur and leather goods store and workshop opened by Italian entrepreneur Adele Casagrande in Rome in 1918.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Antonio Nowden, a neighbor who lives at the Kelly Road house, said April 1 that the dog in question, a mutt with brown fur and a white spot on its chest, is not his.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fur
Noun
  • The debtor made a mistake to incur the liability, the liability was not covered by adequate insurance, and no settlement was achieved in litigation.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite acknowledging mistakes were made, FIFA is still facing a barrage of obstacles that are preventing it and Infantino from moving on from the saga.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of mistake
Verb
  • With personal terms already agreed then, all that’s left is for FC Barcelona to persuade City with its transfer package and not fumble this in a manner that would open the door to Real Madrid once more.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And Cam Skattebo fumbled at the end of a long run when Layne punched the ball out and corner Korie Black recovered.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fumble
Verb
  • Then a few months after the trumpets were blown, World War II broke out.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On a covered walkway between the Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas shrines this week, metal fans blow a cooling mist.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • These same bacteria will consume PHA in a compost pile, breaking it down within six months, Ford said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Investors also cheered signs that Berkshire is putting more of its massive cash pile to work under new CEO Greg Abel.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • However, a dangerous push to cut these crucial programs, especially in Africa, risks repeating past errors and ceding influence to competitors.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single tied the game, and another run scored on the play from a Royals throwing error.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of error
Verb
  • According to The New York Times, a detective within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who had been assigned to dig into the Shakur cold case stumbled upon Davis’ memoir and used it as evidence to build his case against him.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Drunken dragonrider Ulf the White's rage proves pivotal Debaucherous dragonrider Ulf White (Tom Bennett) stumbles into playing a major role in the final battle with his dragon Silverwing.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • Meals are taken family style, and the refinement of the cooking will ruin ordinary Indian restaurant fare for you.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With baseball ruined, the Dodgers will look to avoid their second consecutive series loss via the sweep on Wednesday, sending superstar starter Eric Lauer to the mound against Shota Imanaga.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
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