Fuzz — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfəz/

Meaning & Definition of Fuzz

Fuzz (noun)

  1. fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff)
  2. a blurred effect
  3. police; also, a police officer

Fuzz (verb)

  1. to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles
  2. to become blurred
  3. to make fuzzy

Fuzz (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a soft airy substance or covering

    "a comfortable old sweater with clumps of fuzz all over it"

    similar: down, floss, fluff, fur, lint, nap, pile
    related: batting

  2. a body of officers of the law

    "we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam"

    similar: constabulary, finest, force, heat (slang), man, police, police force
    related: bluecoat, bobby (British), bull (slang), constable, cop, copper, gendarme, officer, peeler (British), policeman, police officer, policewoman, shamus (slang), trooper

  3. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Related Entry: Fuzz (up) (verb)

Fuzz (up) is a different word from Fuzz. The synonyms below are for fuzz (up), not for fuzz.

  1. to make dark, dim, or indistinct

    "picture postcards never show those not-infrequent days when the coastal scenery is fuzzed up by fog"

    similar: becloud, bedim, befog, blacken, blear, blur, cloud, darken, dim, dislimn, fog, haze, mist, obscure, overcast, overcloud, overshadow, shadow, shroud
    related: adumbrate, blot out, conceal, eclipse, hide, obliterate, screen, shade, camouflage, cloak, cover, curtain, disguise, mask, veil
    opposite: brighten, illuminate, illumine, light (up), lighten
    near: expose, reveal, uncover, unveil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fuzz

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fuzz:

Slang: heat, bull, flatfoot, shamus
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
down, floss, fluff, fur, lint, nap, pile, constabulary, finest, force, man, police, police force, cop, copper, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman

Related Words for Fuzz

batting, bluecoat, peeler, policewoman, trooper, patrolman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Near Antonyms of Fuzz

civilian

Word Forms of Fuzz

Inflections: fuzzed, fuzzing, fuzzes

Origin & Etymology of Fuzz

probably back-formation from fuzzy

First known use: 1674

Words & Phrases Containing Fuzz

peach fuzz, the fuzz

Frequently Asked Questions about Fuzz

What does "Fuzz" mean?

"Fuzz" means fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff). It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fuzz"?

Other words for "Fuzz" include down, floss, fluff, fur, lint, nap, pile and constabulary. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fuzz" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fuzz"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fuzz". Common alternatives include down, floss, fluff, fur, lint, nap, pile, constabulary, finest and force.

What is a slang word for "Fuzz"?

Slang words for "Fuzz" include heat, bull, flatfoot and shamus.

How do you use "Fuzz" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fuzz" in a sentence: "a comfortable old sweater with clumps of fuzz all over it"; "we've got to get out of here before the fuzz catches on to our scam"; "the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk".

Is "Fuzz" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fuzz" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fuzz"?

"Fuzz" is pronounced /ˈfəz/.

What is the origin of the word "Fuzz"?

"Fuzz" comes from probably back-formation from fuzzy. First known use: 1674.