Fluffy

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌfi/

Definitions of fluffy

adjective describing something that is soft, light, and airy in texture

Example Sentences

A1 The kitten has a fluffy tail.

A2 She loves to cuddle with her fluffy blanket.

B1 The fluffy clouds floated across the sky.

B2 The fluffy pancakes were topped with fresh berries.

C1 The fluffy white snow covered the ground for miles.

C2 The chef's specialty was a fluffy souffle that melted in your mouth.

Examples of fluffy in a Sentence

formal The fluffy white clouds floated gracefully across the sky.

informal I love cuddling with my fluffy blanket on the couch.

slang That puppy is so fluffy, I just want to squeeze it!

figurative Her words were as light and fluffy as a cloud, lacking substance.

Grammatical Forms of fluffy

• past tense: fluffed
• plural: fluffies
• comparative: fluffier
• superlative: fluffiest
• present tense: fluffs
• future tense: will fluff
• perfect tense: has fluffed
• continuous tense: is fluffing
• singular: fluffy
• positive degree: fluffy
• infinitive: to fluff
• gerund: fluffing
• participle: fluffed

Origin and Evolution of fluffy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fluffy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fluff', which meant soft and light down or fibers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fluffy' has retained its meaning of being soft, light, and airy, but has also come to be used more colloquially to describe things that are cute or endearing.