fuzz
1loose, light, fibrous, or fluffy matter.
a mass or coating of such matter: the fuzz on a peach.
Slang. a man's very short haircut, similar to a crew cut.
a blur: That photo is all fuzz.
a distorted sound from an electric musical instrument, especially a guitar, produced by means of an electronic device.
to make or become blurred or unclear (sometimes followed by up or out): He fuzzed up the plot line with a lot of emotional nonsense. The image fuzzed and then disappeared.
Origin of fuzz
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Other definitions for fuzz (2 of 2)
Usually the fuzz . the police; police officers collectively:The fuzz were called by a neighbor and three policeman showed up.
a police officer or detective:Fuzzes caught the burglar trying to escape through the back alley.
Origin of fuzz
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How to use fuzz in a sentence
For length, beard trimmers will offer an easy-to-follow number system you can use to pinpoint the perfect level of fuzz.
Best beard product for the best beard of your life | Florie Korani | August 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThat fuzz reduces friction, which makes it easier for the bees to move.
Abdominal fuzz makes bee bodies super slippery | Alison Pearce Stevens | August 9, 2021 | Science News For StudentsHe croons velvet wraithvocals in Romance languages and crafts resistance symphonies of fuzz and static.
Darkside returns to lay claim to the title of best psychedelic rock band in the world | Jeff Weiss | July 23, 2021 | Washington PostForget-me-nots may also be mistaken for borage, but they lack its signature fuzz.
One of the key differences between the two is that nectarines are smooth-skinned compared to the characteristic fuzz of peaches, which is a boon for anyone unsettled by eating furry fruit.
A guide to stone fruit: How to choose, ripen, store and cook with it | Aaron Hutcherson | July 9, 2021 | Washington Post
Now he bent his pink moon-face with its sandy fuzz of first beard over her pale lips: no breath.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis | Richard Ben Cramer | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTClick here to watch a clip, complete with fuzz-guitar soundtrack.
Hot fuzz, the second installment in the Cornetto trilogy, grossed close to $40 million on DVD.
My London Getaway With Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Stars of ‘The World’s End’ | Marlow Stern | November 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd no one seemed to mind that the models had a bit of fuzz on their legs—or that none of them wore any pants.
Kitty CATure Fashion Show, An Amazing Dog and Cat Fashion Show, Happened In New York This Weekend | Lori-Lee Emshey | September 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI had a big stick with me—about six foot long it was—and did sometimes to beat fuzz with; so I takes the stick by one end.
The Chequers | James RuncimanI have wound it and purled it and worked on the thing till I'm tasting fuzz.
Patchwork | Anna Balmer MyersOr the sticks of cellulose, or the curved, wire device with fuzz at the ends?
The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke GallunShe shrank back against him in a palsy of repugnance at about an inch of moving fuzz on a rhododendron.
What Will People Say? | Rupert HughesThe skin of quinces is covered with a thick fuzz, which can be removed by wiping the fruit with a damp cloth.
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British Dictionary definitions for fuzz (1 of 2)
/ (fʌz) /
a mass or covering of fine or curly hairs, fibres, etc
a blur
to make or become fuzzy
to make or become indistinct; blur
Origin of fuzz
1British Dictionary definitions for fuzz (2 of 2)
/ (fʌz) /
Origin of fuzz
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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