fuzz
fuzz Lexical Profile
fuzz Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A mass or coating of fine, light fibers, hairs, or particles, such as on the skin of a peach or on fabric.
"She brushed the lint and fuzz off her dark wool coat before entering the theater."
The police or police officers collectively (usually preceded by 'the', used as informal slang).
"In the classic crime film, the lookouts scattered as soon as they spotted the fuzz approaching."
A distorted, buzzing sound effect applied to an electric guitar or other amplified musical instrument.
"The guitarist adjusted his pedalboard to add a heavy layer of fuzz to the opening riff."
• verb
To become or cause to become fluffy, frayed, or covered with fine, loose fibers.
"Cheap yarn tends to fuzz after only a few washes."
To make or become blurred, indistinct, or out of focus.
"Rain on the camera lens began to fuzz the outlines of the distant mountains."
• Rhymes for fuzz
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, possibly of Low German or Dutch origin, or imitative of the action of blowing away light particles.