Fluffy
'flʌfi
Definitions
3 meaningsCovered with soft, light, and airy material; soft and downy.
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Covered with soft, light, and airy material
The puppy had a fluffy tail.
💡 Simply: Imagine a soft cloud you want to cuddle or a super cuddly kitten. If something is fluffy, it's soft and light, like a feather or a soft blanket.
👶 For kids: Soft and light, like a cotton ball or a baby chick.
More Examples
I like the fluffy clouds in the sky.
The cotton candy was light and fluffy.
How It's Used
"A fluffy pillow is perfect for a good night's sleep."
"The cake had a fluffy texture."
"The fluffy kitten was adorable."
Having a light and airy texture, especially referring to food.
'flʌfi
Light and airy in texture (e.g., of food)
The pancakes were light and fluffy.
💡 Simply: Think about a yummy cake that is soft and airy. It is the opposite of dense and heavy.
👶 For kids: When food feels light and soft in your mouth.
More Examples
She made a fluffy omelet for breakfast.
The baker wanted the bread to be light and fluffy.
How It's Used
"The omelet was fluffy and perfectly cooked."
"The cake had a fluffy texture, due to the baking soda."
Lacking seriousness or depth; trivial.
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Lacking seriousness or depth; trivial
The movie was a bit fluffy, but entertaining.
💡 Simply: Think about something that's fun, but not that important. Not serious or deep, a lighthearted idea.
👶 For kids: When something is not very important or deep.
More Examples
I like my movies to be fluffy.
Many thought her work was a bit fluffy.
How It's Used
"The novel was deemed as fluffy due to the weak plot."
From 'fluff' + '-y'. 'Fluff' comes from Middle English 'flok' (flake of wool or down).
The word 'fluffy' has been used to describe things that are soft and downy since the late 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of a soft cloud or a kitten's fur.
Word Origin
"Flake of wool or down"