fluffy

adjective

ˈflə-fē 

fluffier; fluffiest

1

a

: covered with or resembling fluff

b

: being light and soft or airy : puffed up

a fluffy omelet

2

: lacking in meaning or substance : superficial sense 2c

fluffily

ˈflə-fə-lē 

adverb

fluffiness

ˈflə-fē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• airy
• ethereal
• gossamer
• gossamery
• light

Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

the fluffy fur of a kitten

Beat the egg whites until they are fluffy.

furniture with big fluffy cushions

Recent Examples on the Web

With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025

Known as a fluffier form of pita, frena, originated in Morocco. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025

The fluffy white Persian made his debut in From Russia With Love, reappearing in multiple 007 flicks throughout the decades. —Devan Coggan, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025

The fluffy white canines — Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi — unveiled this week by Colossal Biosciences are closer to something like designer dogs. —Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fluffy

• buffy
• puffy
• scruffy
• stuffy

Kids Definition

fluffy

adjective

ˈfləf-ē 

fluffier; fluffiest

1

: having, covered with, or resembling fluff or down

the fluffy fur of a kitten

2

: being light and soft or airy : puffed up

a fluffy omelet

fluffiness noun