Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fluffy

/ˈflʌfi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.59 in modern English

Syllables
fluffy
IPA
/ˈflʌfi/
18
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Covered with fluff.

adj

Light; soft; airy.

adj

Warm and comforting.

Colloquial

adj

Not clearly defined or explained; fuzzy.

Colloquial

noun

Someone or something that has a fluffy texture.

Informal

noun

A person who is superficial, who lacks depth or seriousness.

Derogatory; Informal

noun

A babycino (frothy milk drink).

New Zealand usage

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Etymology

From fluff + -y. Compare German flauschig (“fluffy”).

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How do you pronounce fluffy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflʌfi/.
What does fluffy mean?
Covered with fluff.
Where does fluffy come from?
From fluff + -y. Compare German flauschig (“fluffy”).

How to pronounce fluffy

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