fluffed
Example Sentences
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Rose's momentum stalled with a bogey on the 11th, while a fluffed chip cost him another shot on the iconic par-three 12th.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
In 1992, Gary Lineker had the chance to match Sir Bobby Charlton's 49 goals for England in a friendly against Brazil but fluffed his attempted Panenka and ended up one shy of the then-record.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
Savinho was guilty of a woeful miss when he fired wide from Cherki's pass just after the interval and the Brazilian fluffed his lines again moments later, failing to beat Roefs from close-range.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025
I unzipped my jacket, put the hood down, and fluffed my damp hair out so the heater could dry it on the way home.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
