fluff

• Bezeichnet weiches, leichtes, luftiges Material wie feine Woll-, Baumwoll- oder Fellflöckchen; außerdem etwas Unernstes oder inhaltlich Leeres.

A noun referring to soft, light, airy material, such as small pieces of wool, cotton, or fur, or something trivial or lacking substance.

unzählbar

1. Soft materialA2formal

   Soft, light, fibrous material, such as from wool, cotton, or feathers.

   Flaum

   • The pillow is filled with soft fluff.
   • She brushed the fluff off her coat.
   • The rabbit's fur was like white fluff.

   Synonymedowndustfuzzlintnappilewool

2. Trivial or superficial contentB2informal

   Something that is not serious, important, or substantial; often used for entertainment or filler.

   Belanglosigkeit

   • The article was mostly fluff with no real information.
   • The movie was pure fluff, but it was fun to watch.
   • The report contained too much fluff and not enough data.

   Synonymedrivelfillerfripperyfrothnonsensepablumsuperficialitytrivia

   Antonymecoreessencemeatsubstance

• Verb, das beschreibt, etwas weich, locker oder flauschig zu machen, meist durch Schütteln oder Kämmen; umgangssprachlich auch für einen Fehler oder eine misslungene Darbietung.

A verb used to describe the act of making something soft, light, or puffy, typically by shaking or brushing; also used informally to mean making a mistake or failing to perform well.

1. Make something soft and airyA2informal

   To shake or pat something, such as a pillow or hair, to make it appear fuller, softer, or more voluminous.

   Aufschütteln

   • She fluffed the pillows before the guests arrived.
   • He fluffed his hair in front of the mirror.
   • The baker fluffed the dough to make it lighter.

   Synonymefluff uploosenplump uppuff up

   Antonymecompressdeflateflatten

2. Make a mistake or forget linesB2informal

   To perform poorly or make an error, especially when speaking or performing.

   Sich verhaspeln

   • The actor fluffed his lines during the play.
   • She fluffed the presentation by forgetting the key points.
   • He fluffed the interview by giving vague answers.

   Synonymeblunderbotchbungleflubmess upmuffscrew upslip up

Phrasal-Variantenfluff up