| Front | fluff |
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| Back | fluff noun, verb BrE /flʌf/ NAmE /flʌf/ noun word origin [uncountable] 1 (BrE) (also lint NAmE, BrE) small pieces of wool, cotton, etc. that gather on clothes and other surfaces This sweater is covered in fluff. 2 soft animal fur or bird feathers, that is found especially on young animals or birds The baby birds were still covered in fluff. 3 (informal, especially NAmE) entertainment that is not serious and is not considered to have great value verb verb forms word origin 1 ~ sth (informal) to do sth badly or to fail at sth bungle He completely fluffed an easy shot (= in sport). Most actors fluff their lines occasionally. 2 ~ sth (out/up) to shake or brush sth so that it looks larger and/or softer The female sat on the eggs, fluffing out her feathers. Let me fluff up your pillows for you. |
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