fluffig
German
Etymology
Late 20th century, from English fluffy. Along with Mulch one of the few recent borrowings that still received a spelling pronunciation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈflʊfɪç/
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Adjective
fluffig (comparative fluffiger, superlative am fluffigsten)
Usage notes
- Rarely ever used in the sense of “furry, covered with fluff”, for which flauschig. However, sometimes of textiles in the sense of “airy, falling smoothly”, which may make it a partial false friend of the English etymon.