flossy

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flossy

A fluffy kitten has a flossy coat of fur.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Soft and fluffy, resembling floss or down: The primary meaning describes something that has a very soft, light, and airy texture, similar to silk floss or the fine, soft feathers of a young bird (down).
    • (Slang, chiefly US) Showy, flashy, or ostentatious: A secondary, informal meaning used to describe something (often clothing or style) that is overly fancy, gaudy, or intended to attract attention.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective (Soft texture): The kitten's fur was incredibly flossy and delicate.She brushed the flossy dandelion seeds into the air.

  • Adjective (Slang: Showy): He arrived at the party in a flossy new suit covered in sequins.The club's decor was a bit too flossy for my taste.

Advanced Usage

  • "Flossy" as a descriptor for hair: Sometimes used to describe very fine, soft, and silky hair. Her flossy blonde hair shone in the sunlight.

  • Comparative and Superlative Forms: "Flossier," "Flossiest." Of the two fabrics, the angora wool is flossier.This is the flossiest blanket I've ever felt.

Variants and Related Words
  • Floss (noun): A soft, silky thread, originally from silk; also used for dental floss.
  • Flossiness (noun): The quality of being flossy (either soft or showy).
Synonyms
  • For "soft" meaning: Downy, silky, fluffy, feathery, fleecy.
  • For "showy" meaning: Flashy, gaudy, ostentatious, glitzy, garish.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • No common idioms directly use "flossy." The word itself, in its slang sense, functions as a descriptive idiom for excessive style.
flossy

A fluffy kitten has a flossy coat of fur.

Adjective
  1. like down or as soft as down

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