fluffig

== German == === Etymology === Late 20th century, from English fluffy. Along with Mulch one of the few recent borrowings that still received a spelling pronunciation. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈflʊfɪç/ IPA(key): /ˈflʊfɪk/ (alternatively in southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland) === Adjective === fluffig (strong nominative masculine singular fluffiger, comparative fluffiger, superlative am fluffigsten) (especially of baked goods) fluffy; airy; light Synonym: luftig ==== Usage notes ==== Rarely ever used in the sense of “furry, covered with fluff”, for which flauschig. However, sometimes of textiles in the sense of “airy, falling smoothly”, which may make it a partial false friend of the English etymon. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “fluffig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache == Swedish == === Etymology === Borrowed from English fluffy. Attested since 1947. === Adjective === fluffig (comparative fluffigare, superlative fluffigast) airy, light, and soft; fluffy fluffig vispad grädde ― fluffy whipped cream fluffiga moln ― fluffy clouds ett fluffigt täcke ― an airy and soft duvet ==== Usage notes ==== Tends less towards furriness compared to English. Think clouds rather than fur. ==== Declension ==== === References === fluffig in Svensk ordbok (SO) fluffig in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL) fluffig in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)