fluffy
word
/ˈfɫəfi/
FLUH-fee
/flˈʌfi/
FLUH-fee
Definition
Describes something that is light, soft, and airy, often with a lot of small hairs or fibers, like a cloud, a soft toy, or certain cakes and towels.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for soft animals, hair, towels, or foods like cakes or eggs — often positive and pleasant. Common with 'fluffy pillow,' 'fluffy cat,' 'fluffy pancakes.' Not used to mean 'fat' in contemporary English, though sometimes used as an affectionate nickname.
Spanish: esponjoso - mullido - peludoPortuguese (BR): fofo - macio - felpudoPortuguese (PT): fofo - macio - felpudoChinese (Simplified): 蓬松的 - 松软的Chinese (Traditional): 蓬鬆的 - 鬆軟的Hindi: फूला-फूला - नरमArabic: ناعم - منفوشBengali: ফুলফুলে - তুলতুলেRussian: пушистыйJapanese: ふわふわしたVietnamese: mịn xốp - mềm mạiKorean: 폭신폭신한 - 부드러운Turkish: yumuşacık - kabarıkUrdu: نرم و ملائم - پف دارIndonesian: lembut - empuk
Example Sentences
The rabbit has very fluffy fur.
basic
She likes to sleep on a fluffy pillow.
basic
Those pancakes are so fluffy.
basic
My cat is the softest, most fluffy thing ever.
natural
After washing, towels feel incredibly fluffy.
natural
That dog looks like a big, fluffy cloud!
natural