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fluff up

UK
/flʌf ʌp/
US
/flʌf ʌp/

Translations

fluff upverb
fluffed up
Past Simple
fluffed up
Past Participle
fluffing up
Gerund
UK
/flʌf ʌp/
US
/flʌf ʌp/
gonflerSe dit d’objets souples comme des coussins, des oreillers ou des cheveux pour leur donner plus de volume ou une apparence plus moelleuse.
She fluffed up the pillows before guests arrived.
Elle a gonflé les oreillers avant l’arrivée des invités.
gonflerAu sens figuré, pour exagérer ou embellir une information afin qu’elle paraisse plus impressionnante.
He fluffed up his resume to make his experience seem more extensive.
Il a gonflé son CV pour faire paraître son expérience plus vaste.
Synonyms
puff up
inflate
expand
fatten up
lighten up

Definitions

fluff upverb
To make something appear fuller or softer by shaking or patting.
She fluffed up the pillows before guests arrived.
To enhance or exaggerate something to make it seem more impressive.
He fluffed up his resume to make his experience seem more extensive.
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