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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fluff /flʌf/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] light downy particles, such as of cotton.
- something light or frivolous and not substantial:[uncountable]The book is pure fluff, but fun to read.
- [countable] an error or blunder, esp. an actor's memory lapse in the delivery of lines.
v. - to make fluffy:[~ + up + object]He fluffed up his thinning hair.
- to make a mistake in:[~ + object]fluffed his speech in the first act.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fluff (fluf ),USA pronunciation n. - light, downy particles, as of cotton.
- a soft, light, downy mass:a fluff of summer clouds.
- something of no consequence:The book is pure fluff, but fun to read.
- an error or blunder, esp. an actor's memory lapse in the delivery of lines.
v.t. - to make into fluff;
shake or puff out (feathers, hair, etc.) into a fluffy mass (often fol. by up):to fluff up the sofa pillows. - to make a mistake in:The leading man fluffed his lines.
v.i. - to become fluffy;
move, float, or settle down like fluff. - to make a mistake, esp. in the delivery of lines by a performer;
blunder.
- perh. blend of, blended flue2 and puff 1780–90
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: fluff /flʌf/ n - soft light particles, such as the down or nap of cotton or wool
- any light downy substance
- informal a mistake, esp in speaking or reading lines or performing music
- informal a young woman (esp in the phrase a bit of fluff)
vb - to make or become soft and puffy by shaking or patting; puff up
- informal to make a mistake in performing (an action, dramatic speech, music, etc)
Etymology: 18th Century: perhaps from flue² |