Fluff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /flʌf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluff is a noun meaning Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
Meaning
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
More Meanings
- Anything inconsequential or superficial.
- (informal) A lapse or mistake, especially a mistake in an actor's lines.
- (informal, slang) A cloth diaper.
- (New England) Marshmallow creme.
- (LGBTQ) A passive partner in a lesbian relationship.
- (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, euphemistic) A fart.
- (fandom slang) Fan fiction, or part of a fan fiction, which is sweet and feel-good in tone, usually involving romance.
Example Sentences
The cat fluffed its tail.
That New England-style salami and fluff sandwich sure hit the spot!
That article was basically a bunch of fluff. It didn't say anything substantive.
And when something triggers, I can close the window and go read fluff for hours until I calm down.
Word Forms
- fluffs
- fluffing
- fluffed
Synonyms for fluff
Depending on context, synonyms include fuzz, oose, puff, cruft, hype, blooper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bobble, ruffle, muff, ball up, blow, bollocks.
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