fuzzy
UK: ˈfʌzi | US: ˈfʌzi
adj. 1. covered with or resembling soft, fine, or curly fibers (e.g., "a fuzzy sweater").
adj. 2. unclear or indistinct in shape or sound (e.g., "a fuzzy photograph").
adj. 3. (of thinking) lacking clarity or logical precision (e.g., "fuzzy logic").
The word "fuzzy" originates from the late 17th century, derived from "fuzz," a term imitating the sound or appearance of light, fluffy material (like the sound of blowing on loose fibers). The suffix "-y" transforms it into an adjective, describing qualities of softness or indistinctness. Over time, "fuzzy" expanded metaphorically to describe visual or conceptual vagueness, reflecting its tactile roots.
The peach had a fuzzy skin that tickled my palm.
The old recording sounded fuzzy and hard to understand.
His ideas were still fuzzy, lacking concrete details.
She wore fuzzy socks to keep her feet warm in winter.
The TV screen turned fuzzy when the signal weakened.