What (who) is fluff - definition
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Fluff (disambiguation); FLUFF; Floof
fluff
Fluff consists of soft threads or fibres in the form of small, light balls or lumps. For example, you can refer to the fur of a small animal as fluff.
She noticed some bits of fluff on the sleeve of her sweater.
N-UNCOUNT: oft n of N
fluff
Used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.
Fluff it all! Why in the fluffing hell are they talking to me? Fluff you, too.
Fluff it all! Why in the fluffing hell are they talking to me? Fluff you, too.
fluff
¦ noun
1. soft fibres accumulated in small light clumps.
the fur or feathers of a young mammal or bird.
2. trivial or superficial entertainment or writing.
3. informal a mistake, especially in speech, sport, or music.
¦ verb
1. (usu. fluff something up) make (something) fuller and softer by shaking or patting it.
2. informal fail to accomplish (something) properly.
Origin
C18: prob. a dialect alt. of C16 flue 'down, nap, fluff', appar. from Flemish vluwe.
Pronunciation examples for fluff
1. Shit!
It's fluff.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2. will fluff a little.
Mexican Today _ Pati Jinich _ Talks at Google
3. Cut the fluff is huge.
Hacking Public Speaking - Do You Talk Funny _ David Nihill _ Talks at Google
4. means "tiny ball of fluff."
Star Trek and The Science of Optimism _ Nicholas Meyer _ Talks at Google
5. There's no fluff in there.
Hacking Public Speaking - Do You Talk Funny _ David Nihill _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of fluff
1. "There‘s fluff and there‘s reality," Keller said.
2. Potter is not simply a purveyor of sentimental fluff.
3. I‘d shaved my bum fluff in expectation of that kiss.
4. The White House‘s bubbly appraisal isn‘t just fluff.
5. Cute little bundle of fluff Dr Cronin said÷ "They start out as a cute little bundle of fluff in a nappy but that cute bundle of fluff will grow up to be 50 or 60 kilos and capable of tearing a man‘s arm off.