fluffier; fluffiest
1
a
: covered with or resembling fluff
b
: being light and soft or airy : puffed up
a fluffy omelet
2
: lacking in meaning or substance : superficial sense 2c
Examples of fluffy in a Sentence
the fluffy fur of a kitten
Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.
furniture with big fluffy cushions
Recent Examples on the Web
In many cases, a fat bird is really just a fluffy bird.
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Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Some of the shrimp is finely chipped into a paste with onion and garlic to act as a binder when mixed with big chunks of shrimp, offering a range of bouncy, fluffy and tender textures.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The soft yet supportive design feels fluffy to the touch but still manages to properly cradle your head and neck, while its breathable, moisture-wicking material keeps you sweat-free and comfy throughout the night.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
First, the dredging machinery broke several times and needed repairs, and then the site offshore Oceanside selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was producing more rocks and cobble than soft, fluffy sand.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Just weeks after giving birth to her first baby girl with Robert Pattinson, the singer put on her signature Almost Famous-esque fluffy coats and sparkly stagewear and hit Coachella.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Fuel your shopping spree with a brunch of fluffy pancakes at Java & Jam, then browse art galleries and designer stores overflowing with unique finds.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Reviewers cite the fluffy, cloud-like filling as the impetus for better rest.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Once the chalky fungal plug is ripped apart, the infected and disemboweled cicada flies around, raining down fluffy, brown spores.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
Some of the shrimp is finely chipped into a paste with onion and garlic to act as a binder when mixed with big chunks of shrimp, offering a range of bouncy, fluffy and tender textures.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The soft yet supportive design feels fluffy to the touch but still manages to properly cradle your head and neck, while its breathable, moisture-wicking material keeps you sweat-free and comfy throughout the night.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
First, the dredging machinery broke several times and needed repairs, and then the site offshore Oceanside selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was producing more rocks and cobble than soft, fluffy sand.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Just weeks after giving birth to her first baby girl with Robert Pattinson, the singer put on her signature Almost Famous-esque fluffy coats and sparkly stagewear and hit Coachella.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Fuel your shopping spree with a brunch of fluffy pancakes at Java & Jam, then browse art galleries and designer stores overflowing with unique finds.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Reviewers cite the fluffy, cloud-like filling as the impetus for better rest.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Once the chalky fungal plug is ripped apart, the infected and disemboweled cicada flies around, raining down fluffy, brown spores.
—Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Fluffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluffy. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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fluffy
adjective
fluffier; fluffiest
1
: having, covered with, or resembling fluff or down
the fluffy fur of a kitten
2
: being light and soft or airy : puffed up
a fluffy omelet
fluffiness
noun
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