Synonyms for

Fluff

Noun / flʌf / Another word for fluff — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

soft, light, and fluffy matter

Synonyms & similar words

mishandle spoil blow bollix fumble bobble ruffle tease bodge frippery bumble muff bungle flub bollocks botch frivolity bagatelle down fuzz puff cotton feather wool lint fiber stuffing padding filler sponge cloud softness fleeciness furriness hairiness velvetiness etherealness airiness

Synonyms by register

Formal

down lint fiber tuft

Informal

fuzz lint stuff nonsense

Literary

down nap bloom

Antonyms

solidity substance seriousness weight importance gravity

Common collocations

  • remove fluff
  • cotton fluff
  • dust fluff
  • fluff up
  • fluff the pillows
  • fluff the cushions
  • fluff and fold

Word family

noun fluff
verb fluff

Usage note

As a noun, 'fluff' refers to soft, light material like down or lint. As a verb, it can mean to make something light and airy (like a pillow) or to make a mistake, especially a minor one in performance.

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Example sentences

  1. 1. The blanket is so soft and fluffy, like a cloud.
  2. 2. I love to sleep on a pillow filled with fluff.
  3. 3. The cat's fur was so fluffy that I couldn't resist petting it.
  4. 4. I found some fluff in my pocket after doing laundry.
  5. 5. The cake was topped with a layer of fluffy whipped cream.

Quotes

  • 1. "Fluff is something that catches the dust in your house and the eye of your imagination." - Anon
  • 2. "I was born with a silver fluff in my mouth." - Anon
  • 3. "The fluff is strong with this one." - Anon

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