First Known Use: 1713
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fuzzy
adjective \ˈfə-zē\
: covered with short, soft hairs, fur, etc. : covered with fuzz
: not clear : not sharp or distinct
: not clear in thought
fuzz·i·erfuzz·i·est
Full Definition of FUZZY
1
: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz <a fuzzy covering of felt>
2
: lacking in clarity or definition <moving the camera causes fuzzy photos>
3
: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions <warm and fuzzy feelings>
— fuzz·i·ly \ˈfə-zə-lē\ adverb
— fuzz·i·ness \ˈfə-zē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of FUZZY
perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy
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FUZZINESS Defined for Kids
fuzzy
adjective \ˈfə-zē\
fuzz·i·erfuzz·i·est
Definition of FUZZY for Kids
1
: covered with or looking like short fine hairs or fibers <a fuzzy baby bird>
2
: not clear <a fuzzy memory>
— fuzz·i·ness \ˈfə-zē-nəs\ noun
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