fluff off

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Meaning · English

To dismiss or reject; fob off; put off by evasion.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Instead of fluffing me off, you continue to be there for me even when I talk stupid or complain.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fluff off” mean?

To dismiss or reject; fob off; put off by evasion.

Is “fluff off” formal or informal?

fluff off is generally slang.