Fuzz ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fuzz ( noun )

  1. A mass of fine, light fibers, such as hair, wool, or cotton.
  2. A state of confusion or indistinctness.
  3. 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:

  1. He brushed the fuzz off his coat.
  2. She had a fuzz of hair on her head.
  3. The picture was fuzzy because of the low resolution.
  4. He had a fuzz on his chin.
  5. The sound was fuzzy and indistinct.

(As a verb)

Fuzz ( verb )

  1. A mass of fine, light fibers, such as hair, wool, or cotton.
  2. A state of confusion or indistinctness.
  3. 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:

  1. He brushed the fuzz off his coat.
  2. She had a fuzz of hair on her head.
  3. The picture was fuzzy because of the low resolution.
  4. He had a fuzz on his chin.
  5. The sound was fuzzy and indistinct.
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