fuzz Synonyms
Another word for fuzz
• noun (Context 1)
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 fluff off her dark wool coat before entering the theater."
• noun (Context 2)
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 cops approaching."
• noun (Context 3)
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 distortion to the opening riff."
• verb (Context 4)
To become or cause to become fluffy, frayed, or covered with fine, loose fibers.
"Cheap yarn tends to fluff after only a few washes."
• verb (Context 5)
To make or become blurred, indistinct, or out of focus.
"Rain on the camera lens began to blur the outlines of the distant mountains."
Opposites of fuzz
The opposite of fuzz shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: