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fluffs

The correct spelling is fluffs.

How to pronounce fluffs

noun

IPA: /flʌfs/

Say it like: Flu-ffs

The correct spelling is fluffs. Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers. For example: "That article was basically a bunch of fluff. It didn't say anything substantive."

Usage Examples

That article was basically a bunch of fluff. It didn't say anything substantive.

That New England-style salami and fluff sandwich sure hit the spot!

The cat fluffed its tail.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
  2. 2.Anything inconsequential or superficial.
  3. 3.A lapse or mistake, especially a mistake in an actor's lines.
  4. 4.Marshmallow creme.
  5. 5.A passive partner in a lesbian relationship.

verb

  1. 1.To make something fluffy.
  2. 2.To become fluffy, puff up.
  3. 3.To move lightly like fluff.
  4. 4.(of an actor or announcer) To make a mistake in one's lines.
  5. 5.To do incorrectly, for example mishit, miskick, miscue etc.

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