Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fuzzy-wuzzies

Noun

/ˈfʌzi ˈwʌzi/

Definition

A term used to refer to a group of people from a specific background, often used in a playful or affectionate manner.

Examples

The children laughed and played, calling each other fuzzy-wuzzies in their game.
In the story, the hero befriended the fuzzy-wuzzies, sharing adventures across the land.

Meaning

Typically, ‘fuzzy-wuzzies’ denotes a love or fondness for people of the African continent, particularly in a historical context, where the term has also been used in literature and colloquial speech.