fluff

[flʌf]

fluff Definition

  • 1soft, light, and fluffy material
  • 2something of little substance or value, especially in writing or speech

Using fluff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fluff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pillow was filled with fluff.

  • Example

    The article was full of fluff and lacked any real substance.

  • Example

    She spent the entire essay fluffing up her argument without providing any evidence.

  • Example

    The movie was entertaining but ultimately just fluff.

fluff Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fluff

Antonyms for fluff

Phrases with fluff

  • an article or story that is unimportant or trivial

    Example

    The newspaper's front page was filled with fluff pieces about celebrities.

  • fluff up

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

    Example

    He tried to fluff up his resume by adding false information.

  • fluff and fold

    a laundry service where clothes are washed, dried, and folded for a fee

    Example

    I don't have time to do laundry this week, so I'm going to use the fluff and fold service at the laundromat.

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Summary: fluff in Brief

The term 'fluff' [flʌf] refers to soft, light, and fluffy material, as well as something of little substance or value, especially in writing or speech. It can be used to describe a lack of substance in an article or story, as in 'The article was full of fluff and lacked any real substance.' 'Fluff' can also be used as a verb, as in 'She spent the entire essay fluffing up her argument without providing any evidence.'

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