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Floof
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an animal, usually a cat or dog, with exceptionally soft or fluffy fur
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
floofs
What does "floof" mean in casual slang?
The structure is an onomatopoeic or playful alteration of "fluff," repeating the "oo" sound for a cute, soft effect. It is used to describe an animal, usually a cat or dog, with exceptionally soft or fluffy fur, often with a round, puffy appearance. People typically call their pets "floof" or "little floof" when admiring their fur, and the term is also used as an adjective ("floofy"). The term originated in early 2010s internet pet communities, especially on Reddit, Tumblr, and Twitter, and spread through cute animal photos and memes.
Examples
Look at that floof! I just want to cuddle it all day.



























