fluff — soft light material, typically consisting of very fine fibers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: soft light material, typically consisting of very fine fibers
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʌf/
Korean meaning: 솜털, 보푸라기 (부드럽고 가벼운 물질)
Korean pronunciation: **플**러프
Example Sentences
- The dryer collected so much fluff that it looked like a sheep exploded inside
- His presentation was just fluff - all style and no substance
- The actor fluffed his most important line and said 'I love you' instead of 'I hate you'
fluff
NOUN//flʌf//
soft light material, typically consisting of very fine fibers
Cotton fluff drifts through the air from a torn pillow
Even tough guys struggle with fluffy stuff!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of light, downy material like feathers or cotton drifting through the air. The word itself captures the soft, airy quality of the material it describes.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dryer collected so much fluff that it looked like a sheep exploded inside”
“His presentation was just fluff - all style and no substance”
“The actor fluffed his most important line and said 'I love you' instead of 'I hate you'”
“She fluffed her hair before taking the selfie”
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