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Definition of plushy
plushy
/ˈplʌʃ.i/
plush · y
Adverb:plushily
•Plural:plushies
plushy Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• 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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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