Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bumfluff

Noun

/ˈbʌm.flʌf/

Definition

Fine downy hair that grows on the body, especially on a person’s cheeks during puberty.

Examples

He was still a teenager, sporting only a bit of bumfluff on his chin.
During his early teenage years, he felt self-conscious about the bumfluff that appeared on his cheeks.

Meaning

Bumfluff commonly refers to the soft, sparse hair that many young people develop on their face, particularly before they grow a full beard or mustache.