noun Internet Slang

fluff

FLUHF · noun · slang

Sweet, feel-good fic with little conflict

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Definitions

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Fan fiction focused on warmth and affection between characters, meant to be light and comforting.

“After that finale I only want soft coffee-shop fluff.”
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fluff In A Sentence

After that finale I only want soft coffee-shop fluff.

Origin & Usage

Fanfic genre tag.

People Also Ask

What does fluff mean in fanfic?

It's a genre tag for sweet, feel-good stories centred on warmth and affection with little to no conflict — the comforting opposite of angst.

How do you use the fluff tag?

Writers add it so readers know a fic is light and cosy, like 'soft coffee-shop fluff.' Fans search the tag when they want something gentle and reassuring.

Is fluff the opposite of angst?

Pretty much — angst focuses on suffering and emotional pain, while fluff keeps things warm, happy, and low-stakes.

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