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fuzz

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B2

/fʌz/

fine fibers or blur

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fuzz' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fusen,' where 'fusen' meant 'to blow or puff.'

Historical Evolution

'fusen' transformed into the modern English word 'fuzz' through phonetic changes over time.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to blow or puff,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mass of fine fibers or hairs.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mass or covering of fine, light fibers, hairs, or particles.

The peach had a soft fuzz on its skin.

Synonyms

fluffdown

Verb 1

to make or become blurred or indistinct.

The image fuzzed as the camera went out of focus.

Synonyms

blurobscure

Antonyms

clarifysharpen

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Idioms

fuzz up

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41