English Word · Intermediate
fluff-up
A blunder
Pronunciation: say fluff-up
Meaning
A mistake or blunder.
Example
On top of that he upset the frying-pan with an almighty fluff-up of blazing fat, and exploded into curses.
On top of that he upset the frying-pan with an almighty fluff-up of blazing fat, and exploded into curses.
Practice tips
- Practice fluff-up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.