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The definition of fuzzy is something covered in soft fibers, or something that is not clear.

(adjective)

An example of something fuzzy is a peach.
An example of something fuzzy is a memory from long ago.

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See fuzzy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective fuzzier, fuzziest

of, like, or covered with fuzz
not clear, distinct, or precise; blurred: fuzzy thinking, a fuzzy sound

Origin: prob. < LowG fussig, fibrous, spongy, akin to Du voos, spongy < IE *pus- < base *pu-, to rot > foul

Related Forms:

fuzzily adverb
fuzziness noun

See fuzzy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective fuzz·i·er, fuzz·i·est

Covered with fuzz.
Of or resembling fuzz.
Not clear; indistinct: a fuzzy recollection of past events.
Not coherent; confused: a fuzzy plan of action.

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Origin: Perhaps from Low German fussig, spongy; see pū̆- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

fuzzˈi·ly adverb

fuzzˈi·ness noun

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