fuzz
UK: fʌz | US: fʌz
n. 1. A mass of fine, light particles or fibers (e.g., lint, fluff).
n. 2. A blurred or indistinct image or sound.
n. 3. (Slang) Police officers collectively.
vi. To become blurred or fuzzy.
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The word "fuzz" likely originated as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound or visual effect of something light and fuzzy (e.g., the rustling of fine fibers). Its slang meaning for "police" emerged in the 1920s, possibly from the idea of "fuzzy" or unkempt appearances of plainclothes officers. The word retains its core association with soft, indistinct textures or sounds.
The peach was covered in fine fuzz.
The old TV screen showed nothing but static fuzz.
The band's recording had too much fuzz in the background.
(Slang) The fuzz showed up to break up the party.
The photo fuzzed out when I zoomed in too far.