Definitions

1. noun

soft, fine, and fluffy material, such as the feathers of a bird or the soft fur of an animal

“The cat’s fluff was all over the couch after it had a fight with a ball of yarn.”

2. verb

to make something soft and fluffy, especially by brushing or combing

“She had to fluff her hair with a brush before going out to a party.”

3. verb

to add or increase something, especially in a gentle or subtle way

“The manager fluffed the numbers to make the company’s profits look better.”

4. verb

to make something appear more interesting or impressive than it really is

“He fluffed up his resume to make himself look more qualified for the job.”

5. noun

a soft, fluffy substance, such as cotton or down

“The pillow was filled with soft fluff that made it very comfortable to sleep on.”