Meaning & use

what the fluff

phrase·Everyday

An exclamation of surprise, confusion, or mild annoyance, used as a milder alternative to a stronger swear word.

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What the fluff, someone ate my entire lunch from the fridge!

She opened the box and said, 'What the fluff is this supposed to be?'

A note on using this word

A family-friendly, euphemistic substitute for a more vulgar expression; common in casual speech and memes.

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