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

While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024

Along the way, our contestants will receive visits from friends of the fluffy, furry, and feathery kind, who will hop, crawl, or fly in for live appearances over the course of the season. —Gil MacIas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy before adding the eggs one at a time. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024

Use a fluffy brush to dust the powder along the undereyes, T-zone, and other oily areas. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 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