fluff

• Substantivo que designa um material macio, leve e aerado, como pequenos tufos de lã, algodão ou pelo; também algo frívolo, sem importância ou sem conteúdo.

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

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1. Soft materialA2formal

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

   Penugem

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

   Sinônimosdowndustfuzzlintnappilewool

2. Trivial or superficial contentB2informal

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

   Bobagem

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrivelfillerfripperyfrothnonsensepablumsuperficialitytrivia

   Antônimoscoreessencemeatsubstance

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de tornar algo macio, leve ou fofo, geralmente sacudindo ou escovando; também usado informalmente para indicar que alguém cometeu um erro ou fez uma apresentação ruim.

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.

   Afofar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfluff uploosenplump uppuff up

   Antônimoscompressdeflateflatten

2. Make a mistake or forget linesB2informal

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

   Gafe ao falar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblunderbotchbungleflubmess upmuffscrew upslip up

Variantes phrasalfluff up