fluffy

fluff-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Light and soft in texture; covered with soft fibers or feathers.

  2. 2.

    Light and airy in consistency.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Lacking substance or seriousness.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fluffy clouds — light, puffy cumulus clouds
  • •
    fluffy bunny — something cute and harmless

Related words

Antonyms: compact, flat, sleek
See also: downy, fuzzy, soft
Synonyms: downy, fuzzy, soft

Etymology

From English fluff (light, soft material) + -y (adjectival suffix). The word fluff is possibly related to Flemish vluwe ("downy").