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Definition of fuzzball

fuzzball

/ˈfʌz.bɔːl/
fuzz · ball
Plural:fuzzballs
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fuzzball Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, fluffy animal, such as a kitten, puppy, or hamster (used affectionately).

Example

"The newly adopted kitten was an energetic little fuzzball that loved chasing string."

2

A small, round mass of lint, dust, or loose fibers.

Example

"She swept a few stray fuzzballs out from under the sofa."

3

In superstring theory, a theoretical true quantum description of a black hole proposed to resolve the black hole information paradox by replacing the classical singularity and event horizon with a dense, horizonless ball of fundamental strings.

Example

"Physicists debating the information paradox modeled the black hole as a quantum fuzzball."

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• Rhymes for fuzzball

• Nearby Words

futz
fuzhou
fuzz
fuzzball
fuzzily
fuzziness
fuzzy

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fuzzball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fuzzball
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