Meaning of the word fuzz in English

What does fuzz mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fuzz

US /fʌz/

UK /fʌz/

a mass of fine, light fibers or hairs

Example:

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There was a lot of lint and fuzz on the old sweater.

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The peach had a soft fuzz on its skin.

Synonym:

down fluff lint nap pile

the police

Example:

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The kids ran when they saw the fuzz coming.

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Watch out, here comes the fuzz!

Synonym:

cops police law enforcement

to make or become blurred or indistinct

Example:

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The old photograph had started to fuzz around the edges.

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The signal started to fuzz as we drove further away.

Synonym:

blur distort obscure muddle

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