Fluffle
noun /ˈflʌfəl/ — A group of rabbits — the most delightful collective noun in the language.
Definition
The collective noun for a group of rabbits — a word whose sound perfectly matches its subject: soft, round, slightly ridiculous, and completely irresistible.
Beyond the definition
Someone, somewhere, named a group of rabbits a fluffle and the word has been making people smile ever since. It's a collective noun that earns pure joy — the sound is the feeling.
Origin & history
English collective noun tradition. The word is a relatively recent popularisation, possibly coined or spread through modern natural history communities. It sounds invented because it sounds exactly right.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
A fluffle of rabbits scattered across the field at dawn.
She discovered the word 'fluffle' and immediately used it in three conversations.
The fluffle is proof that English can still produce perfect words.
How to use it
This entry uses a noun. Follow the examples for articles and singular or plural forms; not every noun takes “a” or “an.”
Choose “Fluffle” when the meaning fits your context: The collective noun for a group of rabbits — a word whose sound perfectly matches its subject: soft, round, slightly ridiculous, and completely irresistible.
Synonyms
warren (of rabbits), colony
Related words
Questions about this word
What does "Fluffle" mean?
Fluffle is noun meaning: A group of rabbits — the most delightful collective noun in the language.. The collective noun for a group of rabbits — a word whose sound perfectly matches its subject: soft, round, slightly ridiculous, and completely irresistible.
Where does the word "Fluffle" come from?
English collective noun tradition. The word is a relatively recent popularisation, possibly coined or spread through modern natural history communities. It sounds invented because it sounds exactly right.