fluff

• Sustantivo que designa un material suave, ligero y esponjoso, como pequeños trozos de lana, algodón o pelo, así como algo trivial o carente de sustancia.

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

incontable

1. Soft materialA2formal

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

   Pelusa

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

   Sinónimosdowndustfuzzlintnappilewool

2. Trivial or superficial contentB2informal

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

   Contenido trivial o superficial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrivelfillerfripperyfrothnonsensepablumsuperficialitytrivia

   Antónimoscoreessencemeatsubstance

• Verbo que se usa para describir la acción de dar a algo suavidad, ligereza o esponjosidad, generalmente sacudiéndolo o cepillándolo; también se usa informalmente para indicar cometer un error o tener una actuación fallida.

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.

   Esponjar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfluff uploosenplump uppuff up

   Antónimoscompressdeflateflatten

2. Make a mistake or forget linesB2informal

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

   equivocarse al hablar o actuar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblunderbotchbungleflubmess upmuffscrew upslip up

Variantes phrasalfluff up