First Known Use: 1674
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1fuzz
noun \ˈfəz\
Definition of FUZZ
1
: fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)
2
: a blurred effect
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Origin of FUZZ
probably back-formation from fuzzy
2fuzz
verb
Definition of FUZZ
intransitive verb
1
: to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles
2
: to become blurred <her frame of reference fuzzing at the edges — Jane O'Reilly>
transitive verb
1
: to make fuzzy
2
: to envelop in a haze
First Known Use of FUZZ
circa 1702
3fuzz
noun
Definition of FUZZ
: police; also : a police officer
Origin of FUZZ
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1927
FUZZ Defined for Kids
fuzz
noun \ˈfəz\
Definition of FUZZ for Kids
: fine light hairs or fibers
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