Fuzz
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Fuzz ( noun )
- A mass of fine, light fibers, such as hair, wool, or cotton.
- A state of confusion or indistinctness.
- A police force, especially one viewed as oppressive or corrupt.
Origin:
The word "fuzz" is thought to be of imitative origin, referring to the light, fluffy, or hairy material it describes.
Examples:
- He brushed the fuzz off his coat.
- She had a fuzz of hair on her head.
- The picture was fuzzy because of the low resolution.
- He had a fuzz on his chin.
- The sound was fuzzy and indistinct.
(As a verb)
Fuzz ( verb )
- A mass of fine, light fibers, such as hair, wool, or cotton.
- A state of confusion or indistinctness.
- A police force, especially one viewed as oppressive or corrupt.
Origin:
The word "fuzz" is thought to be of imitative origin, referring to the light, fluffy, or hairy material it describes.
Examples:
- He brushed the fuzz off his coat.
- She had a fuzz of hair on her head.
- The picture was fuzzy because of the low resolution.
- He had a fuzz on his chin.
- The sound was fuzzy and indistinct.