Fuzzes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈfəz/

Meaning & Definition of Fuzzes

Fuzzes (verb)

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

Fuzzes (noun)

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

Fuzzes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a soft airy substance or covering

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

    similar: downs, flosses, fluffs, furs, lints, naps, piles
    related: battings

  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: constabularies, forces, heat (slang), men, police, police forces
    related: bluecoats, bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables, coppers, cops, gendarmes, officers, peelers (British), policemen, police officers, policewomen, shamuses (slang), troopers

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

    "the weary fuzz hauled in yet another drunk"

    similar: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), constables (chiefly British), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers, shamuses (slang)
    related: patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat (slang), men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators
    near: civilians

Related Entry: Fuzz (noun)

Fuzz is a different word from Fuzzes. The synonyms below are for fuzz, not for fuzzes.

  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

Related Entry: Fuzz (noun)

Fuzz is a different word from Fuzzes. The synonyms below are for fuzz, not for fuzzes.

  1. 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

  2. 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 Fuzzes. The synonyms below are for fuzz (up), not for fuzzes.

  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 Fuzzes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fuzzes:

Slang: heat, bulls, flatfeet, shamuses
British: bobbies
Chiefly British: constables
downs, flosses, fluffs, furs, lints, naps, piles, constabularies, forces, men, police, police forces, coppers, cops, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers

Related Words for Fuzzes

battings, bluecoats, peelers, policewomen, troopers, patrolmen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators

Near Antonyms of Fuzzes

civilians

Word Forms of Fuzzes

Inflections: fuzzed, fuzzing

Origin & Etymology of Fuzzes

probably back-formation from fuzzy

First known use: circa 1702i

Frequently Asked Questions about Fuzzes

What does "Fuzzes" mean?

"Fuzzes" means to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fuzzes"?

Other words for "Fuzzes" include downs, flosses, fluffs, furs, lints, naps, piles and constabularies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fuzzes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fuzzes"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fuzzes". Common alternatives include downs, flosses, fluffs, furs, lints, naps, piles, constabularies, forces and heat.

What is a slang word for "Fuzzes"?

Slang words for "Fuzzes" include heat, bulls, flatfeet and shamuses.

How do you use "Fuzzes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fuzzes" 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 "Fuzzes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

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

How do you pronounce "Fuzzes"?

"Fuzzes" is pronounced /ˈfəz/.

What is the origin of the word "Fuzzes"?

"Fuzzes" comes from probably back-formation from fuzzy. First known use: circa 1702i.