Fluffs

The plural of 'fluff', referring to small, light, airy, and usually soft particles or masses. These can be physical objects like bits of down, cotton, or hair, or abstract concepts like minor errors or unimportant details. They are often seen as negligible or easily dismissed. 'Fluffs' can also describe the act of making something puffy or light, or the unintentional introduction of errors, omissions, or embellishments, or it could refer to an expression of excessive sentimentality or exaggerated, often insincere, praise.

Fluffs meaning with examples

• The seamstress carefully removed the stray fluffs of thread from the delicate embroidery before presenting the finished piece to the customer. Stray fluffs are often created during the process of sewing, but they can be easily and quickly removed. The soft fluffs of cotton from the quilt are always the best part of the finished blanket, and make it the most comfortable and warmest blanket.
• During the presentation, the speaker had to address a few minor fluffs in the data that she presented, but they didn't significantly affect the overall analysis. She quickly covered these issues and moved on. She had prepared an explanation for any such fluffs. The client was also able to look past the fluffs and accept the findings.
• The dog's fur, full of fluffs after a tumble in the meadow, required extensive brushing to remove all of the tangles. They are commonly acquired in this way! When it comes to a poodle, regular brushing removes the fluffs and makes the poodle more appealing. It is important to check for fluffs after a trip to the vet or to a groomer.
• The romance novel was filled with fluffs: exaggerated descriptions of beauty and excessively sentimental dialogue. I couldn't stand to read the novel. The reader would find that this fluffs and the unrealistic storylines detract from the overall narrative and character development, making the plot unbelievable, the plot uninteresting, and the story a little bit boring.