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Definition of plushy

plushy

/ˈplʌʃ.i/
plush · y

Adverb:plushily
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Plural:plushies
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plushy Lexical Profile

plushy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A toy with a soft fabric exterior stuffed with flexible material, commonly shaped like an animal or character; a stuffed toy.

Example

"The child won a giant panda plushy at the carnival game."

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• adjective

1

Soft, thick, and spongy in texture, resembling plush fabric.

Example

"She sank into the plushy cushions of the armchair after a long day."


2

Luxurious, richly appointed, and comfortably expensive.

Example

"The executives held their annual retreat at a plushy resort in the mountains."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'plush' (from French peluche, referring to a fabric with a long, soft nap, ultimately from Latin pilus meaning 'hair') combined with the suffix '-y'.

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