fluff
noun
light, downy particles, as of cotton.
fluffing
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present participleof fluff.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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So, I’m fluffing pillows and I’m making the bed, doing all these things.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
But after missing several big chances at Newcastle, Haaland drew a blank again, fluffing his lines with a poor touch that allowed Flekken to save when he should have hit the target.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
So now Saka’s getting bashed for fluffing his résumé — the firefighters called it a “lie” — when Saka didn’t have anything to do with it.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
And as for the strikers fluffing their lines time after time, what else can we expect when we bring in guys who score six, eight, 10 goals a season?
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2023
The room was in a frenzy of girls removing their store smocks and fluffing their hair and putting on hats.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
