fluff
fluff Lexical Profile
fluff Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Soft fibers or down from fabrics such as wool or cotton which accumulate in small, light clumps.
"She brushed a tiny piece of white fluff off the sleeve of her dark wool coat."
Entertainment, writing, or speech perceived as trivial, superficial, or lacking serious substance.
"The critic dismissed the summer romantic comedy as pleasant but forgettable fluff."
A mistake or blunder made by an actor, speaker, or athlete during a performance or game.
"Aside from a minor fluff in the opening monologue, the actor delivered a convincing performance."
• verb
To shake, pat, or brush something soft (such as feathers, hair, or pillows) so that it becomes fuller and lighter.
"The bird fluffed its feathers to trap warm air against the freezing winter wind."
To fail to perform a theatrical line, musical note, or sporting shot properly (used informally).
"He had a clear chance to score in the final minute, but he fluffed the shot completely."
• Rhymes for fluff
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 18th century, probably originating as an expressive blend of 'flue' (soft down or lint) and 'puff'.