1
as in police
a body of officers of the law
we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam
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2
as in cop
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk
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Recent Examples of fuzz
Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Shark already offers 12 of these in analog and digital flavors, including overdrive, distortion, boost, fuzz, speaker simulation, and delay and reverb.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
With a fabric blend of polyester, modal, and elastane, the pants have a smooth, peach-fuzz texture that’s irresistible to touch 24/7.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
My face is perfectly fuzz-free and my skin feels soft after weekly sessions.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Miller, bald except for a minuscule friar’s ring of fuzz, won in a split decision.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Shark already offers 12 of these in analog and digital flavors, including overdrive, distortion, boost, fuzz, speaker simulation, and delay and reverb.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
With a fabric blend of polyester, modal, and elastane, the pants have a smooth, peach-fuzz texture that’s irresistible to touch 24/7.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
My face is perfectly fuzz-free and my skin feels soft after weekly sessions.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Fuzz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzz. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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