Synonyms of fluffed

fluffed

verb

past tense of fluff

1

as in fumbled

to make a mistake

unnerved by her earlier missteps, the skater fluffed on the final jump as well

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fumbled
• stumbled
• tripped
• blundered
• flubbed
• nodded
• slipped up
• erred
• screwed up
• laid an egg
• fouled up
• boobed
• mistook
• misunderstood
• dropped the ball
• muffed
• goofed (up)
• mangled
• loused up
• bungled
• messed (up)
• botched
• butchered
• murdered
• misjudged
• bobbled
• miscalculated
• misconceived
• mishandled
• miscued
• miscounted
• misconstrued
• misinterpreted
• foozled
• misgauged
• misdeemed

2

as in blew

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fumbled
• blew
• muffed
• dubbed
• ruined
• mangled
• murdered
• booted
• flubbed
• bungled
• butchered
• bobbled
• botched
• destroyed
• spoiled
• boggled
• bumbled
• screwed up
• marred
• fouled up
• damaged
• buggered (up)
• injured
• foozled
• mucked up
• goofed (up)
• wrecked
• blundered
• messed (up)
• mutilated
• loused up
• muddled
• hurt
• bollixed (up)
• harmed
• flawed
• impaired
• blighted
• blemished
• gummed (up)
• vitiated
• piffled
• mismanaged
• mishandled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improved
• enhanced
• refined
• helped
• remedied
• rectified
• reformed
• ameliorated
• bettered
• repaired
• fixed
• renovated
• patched
• revamped
• doctored
• meliorated
• reconditioned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fluffed

Hen of the woods are said to resemble a chicken with its feathers fluffed up, hence the nickname. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Sofa cushions, pillows, and throws would be fluffed and tidied and nearly all surfaces would receive a quick dusting. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026

Then tumble dry on no-heat with tennis balls to keep them fluffed. — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026