fluffy
Americanadjective
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of, resembling, or covered with fluff.
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light or airy.
a fluffy cake.
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having little or no intellectual weight; superficial or frivolous.
fluffy thinking.
adjective
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of, resembling, or covered with fluff
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soft and light
fluffy hair
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sentimental or overromantic; not very intelligent
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characterized by nonviolent methods
fluffy environmentalist protestors
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Other Word Forms
- fluffily adverb
- fluffiness noun
- unfluffy adjective
Etymology
Origin of fluffy
Example Sentences
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Cooks in the royal kitchens also advanced the art of naan-making by introducing specialised kneading techniques and adding yeast - a rare ingredient at the time - to make the bread softer and fluffier.
From BBC
That frontal assault on el bolillo came just as many Mexicans are getting ready to stock up on the fluffy loaves for the holidays.
From Los Angeles Times
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
From Salon
But, Jason was going to be alright: the vet said, aside from mild dehydration, the dog was already back to his fluffy, perky self.
From Barron's
The rolls are made with a special potato-flour blend, according to TJ’s, which makes them extra fluffy and a delight to eat.
From Salon
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