fluff
[ fluhf ]
/ flʌf /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to make into fluff; shake or puff out (feathers, hair, etc.) into a fluffy mass (often followed by up): to fluff up the sofa pillows.
to make a mistake in: The leading man fluffed his lines.
verb (used without object)
to become fluffy; move, float, or settle down like fluff.
to make a mistake, especially in the delivery of lines by a performer; blunder.
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Examples from the Web for fluffer
Season 3, Episode 16 “The Fluffer” Olivia confronts vice presidential candidate Andrew about his affair with Mellie.
British Dictionary definitions for fluffer (1 of 2)
fluffer
/ (ˈflʌfə) /
noun
a person employed on a pornographic film set to ensure that male actors are kept aroused
British Dictionary definitions for fluffer (2 of 2)
fluff
/ (flʌf) /
noun
verb
to make or become soft and puffy by shaking or patting; puff up
informal to make a mistake in performing (an action, dramatic speech, music, etc)
Word Origin for fluff
C18: perhaps from flue ²
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