FUZZ

I. noun Etymology: probably back-formation from ~y Date: 1674 fine light particles or fibers (as of down or fluff), a blurred effect, II. verb Date: circa 1702 intransitive verb to fly off in or become covered with fluffy particles, to become blurred , transitive verb to make ~y, to envelop in a haze, III. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1927 police