Definition of fluff

fluffnoun

lông tơ

/flʌf//flʌf/

The word "fluff" originally referred to the fine, downy feathers that cover the bodies of young birds. The feathers, which more mature birds shed, were considered useless and were therefore plucked out and discarded. The act of plucking these fluffy feathers created fluff, a lightweight, fluffy material. The use of fluff to describe such feathery material goes back several centuries. The term "fluff" first appeared in print in the early 1700s, in reference to feathers used as stuffing in quilts and pillows. By the 1800s, "fluff" was being used to describe any light, airy substance, such as fluffy snow or cotton candy. The meaning of "fluff" has since expanded to include anything that is puffed up or exaggerated, giving rise to uses such as "fluffing up" one's resume or "fluffing up" a script with unnecessary dialogue. Today, "fluff" continues to be a versatile term, used in a range of contexts from baking to beauty products to entertainment. Whether it's a cozy pillow filled with downy feathers or a fluffy white dog with a full coat, "fluff" continues to conjure up images of soft, airy, and delightful things.

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type ngoại động từ
meaninglàm (mặt trái da) cho mịn những đám nùi bông
meaning(sân khấu), (từ lóng) không thuộc vở
meaning(rađiô), (từ lóng) đọc sai
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small pieces of wool, cotton, etc. that gather on clothes and other surfaces

những mảnh len, bông nhỏ, v.v. dính trên quần áo và các bề mặt khác

Example:
  • This sweater is covered in fluff.

    Chiếc áo len này được bao phủ bởi lông tơ.

soft animal fur or bird feathers, found especially on young animals or birds

lông động vật mềm hoặc lông chim, đặc biệt được tìm thấy trên động vật hoặc chim non

Example:
  • The baby birds were still covered in fluff.

    Những chú chim con vẫn còn phủ đầy lông tơ.

entertainment that is not serious and is not considered to have great value

giải trí không nghiêm túc và không được coi là có giá trị lớn

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