fluff
noun
light, downy particles, as of cotton.
fluffed
Example Sentences
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He scored a crucial break in the seventh game of set three when Diallo fluffed a forehand from the baseline and took control as his opponent's error count surged.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
Carolina have also fluffed their lines though when given the chance, so one team will stumble over the line - and not much will be expected of either in the play-offs.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025
Toronto loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth but failed to conjure a run, and the Dodgers did the same in the 10th as expectation mounted, but both sides fluffed their lines.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2025
Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025
On his shoulder, his raven sat fluffed and silent, looking miserable.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
