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
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
In 13 minutes, Rihanna casually performed snippets of 12 hits, universally known songs that don’t require much in the way of fluffing or bombast.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2023
When Jennifer Clark shoots interiors for Airbnb listings, she’s hiding trash cans and paper towel rolls, closing toilet lids, fluffing the pillows.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
One of the Speckled Sussex went over to a pile of wood shavings in a corner, sat down, and started fluffing up her feathers.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
