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

Cumulus clouds appear in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, often recognized as the classic fluffy, white clouds that dot the sky. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

But for us, a pair of fluffy, cozy slippers would also work just fine to warm us up. —Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024

The custard is very rich and fluffy, and holds flavors really well. —Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

When the day is truly underway on both sides of the Atlantic, slip into those fluffy new slippers, tuck into the leftovers and watch over 10 hours of the Premier League. —Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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