fuzzy Meaning & Definition
What Does Fuzzy Mean?
Fuzzy is an adjective that means Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals. It is also used to mean Vague or imprecise. As a noun, it means A very small piece of plush material such as lint. As a noun, it means (often in the plural) A very small piece of plush material.
Fuzzy in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfʌzi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bleary, indistinct and muzzy |
| Plural | fuzzies |
| Comparative / superlative | fuzzier, fuzziest |
Fuzzy Definition (Adjective)
- Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals.
- Vague or imprecise.
My recollection of that event is fuzzy.
- Not clear; unfocused.
I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos.
- Warm and comforting; affectionate.
- Employing or relating to fuzzy logic.
Fuzzy as a Noun
- A very small piece of plush material such as lint.
You've got a fuzzy on your coat.
- Something covered with fuzz or hair, as an animal or plush toy.
- A person, especially a college student, interested in humanities or social sciences, as opposed to one interested in mathematics, science, or engineering.
- A soldier with the rank of private.
- A police officer.
Noun
- (often in the plural) A very small piece of plush material.
You've got a fuzzy on your coat.
Synonyms of Fuzzy
Fuzzy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fuzzy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fuzzy in a Sentence
My recollection of that event is fuzzy.
I finally threw out a large stack of fuzzy photos.
You've got a fuzzy on your coat.
Word Forms & Grammar
fuzzy (comparative fuzzier, superlative fuzziest)
fuzzy (plural fuzzies)
Words That Rhyme With Fuzzy
Origin of Fuzzy
Uncertain. Apparently from fuzz + -y, though some sources suggest that fuzz derives from fuzzy. Compare fozy, or Low German fussig (“loose; spongy”).
How to Pronounce Fuzzy
Fuzzy is pronounced //ˈfʌzi// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Fuzzy
Is fuzzy an adjective or a noun?
Fuzzy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for fuzzy?
Close synonyms of fuzzy are bleary, indistinct and muzzy. See the full list of fuzzy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fuzzy?
The plural of fuzzy is fuzzies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fuzzy?
The comparative form is fuzzier and the superlative form is fuzziest.