WAFF

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A warm and fuzzy feeling, especially in relation to a ship.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Why wait until the series is close to an end to change their relationship, leaving fans with a feeling of having been cheated of great WAFFs (Warm And Fuzzy Feelings)?

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Such feelings collectively.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “WAFF” mean?

A warm and fuzzy feeling, especially in relation to a ship.

Is “WAFF” formal or informal?

WAFF is generally dated, slang.