NYT Dictionary

FLUFFY

/ˈflʌfi/
AdjectiveNounFLUFF-yfluff-y · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

Covered with fluff.

Etymology

Origin: German

From fluff + -y. Compare German flauschig (“fluffy”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

puffybushyfuzzydownydownlikeflossyairyattenuatedbubblydainty

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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