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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“It looked like a UPS truck in here. I mean, look at me,” she adds, fluffing the ruffles of her Accidente Con Flores dress, her intricately manicured fingers decorated with colorful Zuni Toons rings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Heading into the free skate section in the lead, Malinin capitulated, fluffing his signature quad axel jump and falling twice to the ice to plummet to eighth spot overall.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Additionally, adding a clean tennis ball or dryer balls can aid in the fluffing process by gently agitating the pillows.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Chelsea fully deserved their win, although they squandered several big opportunities before Raheem Sterling made the breakthrough after 43 minutes, firing past Dortmund keeper Alexander Meyer after initially fluffing his shot.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2023
“By the way, they call me Strutter,” said the pigeon, fluffing out her chest feathers.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
