fluff

• Существительное, обозначающее мягкий, лёгкий, воздушный материал, например, мелкие кусочки шерсти, хлопка или меха, а также что-то несерьёзное или лишённое содержания.

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

uncountable

1. Soft materialA2formal

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

   Пух

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

   Synonymsdowndustfuzzlintnappilewool

2. Trivial or superficial contentB2informal

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

   Пустяк

   • 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.

   Synonymsdrivelfillerfripperyfrothnonsensepablumsuperficialitytrivia

   Antonymscoreessencemeatsubstance

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия по приданию чему-либо мягкости, лёгкости или пушистости, обычно путём встряхивания или расчёсывания; также используется неформально для обозначения совершения ошибки или неудачного выступления.

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.

   Взбить

   • 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.

   Synonymsfluff uploosenplump uppuff up

   Antonymscompressdeflateflatten

2. Make a mistake or forget linesB2informal

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

   Ошибиться

   • 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.

   Synonymsblunderbotchbungleflubmess upmuffscrew upslip up

Phrasal variantsfluff up