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floof.

To make something fluffy; to fluff (up).

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/fluːf/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. To make something fluffy; to fluff (up).

    humorous · informal · often · transitive
  2. To move in a floofy or fluffy manner.

    informal · intransitive
Where this word comes from

Possibly a deliberate mispronunciation of fluff, a back-formation from floofy, or a blend of fluff + poof (compare the etymology of floofy).

intj/fluːf/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Used to indicate the (supposed) sound of moving air, as in an explosion, a puff of smoke, etc.

Where this word comes from

Possibly a deliberate mispronunciation of fluff, a back-formation from floofy, or a blend of fluff + poof (compare the etymology of floofy).

noun/fluːf/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A long-haired dog, cat, or similar furry pet animal.

    Internet · countable · endearing
  2. The fur of such an animal.

    Internet · endearing · uncountable
  3. Hair that looks fluffy, like fur from such an animal.

    Internet · endearing · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Possibly a deliberate mispronunciation of fluff, a back-formation from floofy, or a blend of fluff + poof (compare the etymology of floofy).

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