Fluff Definition & Meaning

fluff
noun
  1. any light downy material
  2. something of little value or significance
  3. a blunder (especially an actor's forgetting the lines)
verb
  1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement"
  2. erect or fluff up; "the bird ruffled its feathers"
  3. ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

"Fluff" in song lyrics

See how fluff is used in real songs:

  • "Bring the boom bap to you without the fluff"
    Akrobatik f/ Afu-Ra, Breez Evahflowin' — Ruff Enuff (Re-Mix)
  • "Sick and tired of the same ol' fluff"
    DC Talk — Since I Met You
  • "Eiht had enough, I'm smoking my fluff"
    MC Eiht — So Ruff

Usage tips for "fluff"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fluff" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fluff to find words that pair well.

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