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FLUFFING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word fluffing. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word fluffing. (close relations)
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flub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

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

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

botch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bumble
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

bungle
verbv
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly

frippery
nounn
noun

• something of little value or significance

frivolity
nounn
noun

• the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

• something of little value or significance

• acting like a clown or buffoon

fumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (sports) dropping the ball

verb

• feel about uncertainly or blindly

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• handle clumsily

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder

mishandle
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• manage badly or incompetently

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

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

tease
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)

• a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

• the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

verb

• annoy persistently

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them

• tear into pieces

• raise the nap of (fabrics)

• disentangle and raise the fibers of

• separate the fibers of

• mock or make fun of playfully

• ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

ball up
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bollix up
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

botch up
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

louse up
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

muck up
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• soil with mud, muck, or mire

Best Hypernyms For FLUFFING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fluffing, 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 FLUB

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