fuzz

[fʌz]

fuzz Definition

• 1. a mass of soft, light fibers or hair
• 2. police officers

Using fuzz: Examples

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

• Example

  The peach had a fuzz on it.

• Example

  I need to clean the fuzz out of the dryer.

• Example

  The fuzz caught the thief.

• Example

  The fuzz are patrolling the streets tonight.

fuzz Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fuzz

• fluff
• down
• pile
• nap
• cops
• police

Phrases with fuzz

• fuzz ball

  a small ball of fibers that has come off a piece of clothing

  Example

  I need to get a lint roller to remove all these fuzz balls from my sweater.

• fuzz pedal

  an effects pedal used by guitarists to create a distorted or fuzzy sound

  Example

  He uses a fuzz pedal to get that classic rock sound.

• fuzz therapy

  the act of petting or cuddling with a furry animal as a form of stress relief

  Example

  I always feel better after some fuzz therapy with my cat.

Origins of fuzz

origin unknown

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Summary: fuzz in Brief

The term 'fuzz' [fʌz] refers to a mass of soft, light fibers or hair, such as the fuzz on a peach or the fuzz in a dryer. It can also refer to police officers, often used informally. 'Fuzz' extends into phrases like 'fuzz ball,' denoting a small ball of fibers, and 'fuzz pedal,' referring to a guitar effects pedal. 'Fuzz therapy' is a term for stress relief through petting a furry animal.