Other Word Forms
- tuftily adverb
- tuftiness noun
Etymology
Origin of tufty
Example Sentences
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Standing around three feet high, the modern koala is roughly 25 pounds of claws and teeth, tufty ears and fluffy white marsupial tummy.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2023
"They have put a more uneven surface on the top of the wall, planted more tufty grass up there so it's no so inviting," she added.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2022
In other words, perhaps the mighty little puff of frothy, tufty joy was just waiting for the right conditions to materialize.
From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022
Sprinkle treats or kibble into the tufty mat and let your pet root away.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021
His white hair stands out in puffs around his ears, tufty; he looks like a baby bird.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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