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FLUFF Synonyms

There are 49 synonyms of the word fluff. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word fluff. (close relations)
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fuzz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• filamentous hairlike growth on a plant

• uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

• a hazy or indistinct representation

• the first beard of an adolescent boy

down
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• being or moving lower in position or less in some value

noun

• soft fine feathers

• English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896)

• (American football) a complete play to advance the football

• (usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil

• fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)

adverb

• spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

• away from a more central or a more northerly place

• paid in cash at time of purchase

• from an earlier time

• to a lower intensity

• in an inactive or inoperative state

adjective satellite

• extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

• becoming progressively lower

• being put out in a game of baseball

• understood perfectly

• lower than previously

• shut

• not functioning (temporarily or permanently)

• filled with melancholy and despondency

verb

• drink down entirely

• eat up completely, as with great appetite

• bring down or defeat (an opponent)

• shoot at and force to come down

• cause to come or go down

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

downy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• like down or as soft as down

• covered with fine soft hairs or down

floss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery

• a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth

verb

• use dental floss to clean

fluffy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• like down or as soft as down

frond
nounn
noun

• compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad

hairball
nounn
noun

• a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)

hairy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or covered with hair

adjective satellite

• hazardous and frightening

plume
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

• a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

• the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• be proud of

• deck with a plume

• clean with one's bill

• form a plume

• dress or groom with elaborate care

soft
adjectiveadj
adjective

• yielding readily to pressure or weight

• compassionate and kind; conciliatory

• (of sound) relatively low in volume

• produced with vibration of the vocal cords

• not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)

• (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone

• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

• (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')

adverb

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

adjective satellite

• easily hurt

• (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value

• using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation

• tolerant or lenient

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having little impact

• out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

• willing to negotiate and compromise

• not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

• mild and pleasant

• not brilliant or glaring

tuft
nounn
noun

• a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

• a bunch of feathers or hair

wool
nounn
noun

• a fabric made from the hair of sheep

• fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

flub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

ruffle
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

bagatelle
nounn
noun

• a light piece of music for piano

• something of little value or significance

• a table game in which short cues are used to knock balls into holes that are guarded by wooden pegs; penalties are incurred if the pegs are knocked over

blooper
nounn
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

blunder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• utter impulsively

bobble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bodge
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bollix
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Best Hypernyms For FLUFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fluff, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
bloomer blooper blunder boo-boo botch bungle comb disentangle fail flub foul-up loosen material miscarry pratfall stuff trifle trivia triviality
Phrases (2)
go wrongsmall beer

Alternatives for FUZZ

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