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Fluff (Verb)

Ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

She fluffed her hair to add volume before heading out to the party.
The hairstylist took a comb and gently fluffed the ends of her client's hair for a fuller look.
Before taking the photoshoot, the model's hair was fluffed to frame her face perfectly.
To avoid a flat look, she made sure to fluff her hair every now and then.
After washing her hair, she took a wide-tooth comb to fluff the tangles and add volume to her locks.

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The musician's nerves caused her to fluff the solo in the big performance.
The actor fluffed his lines and had to start the scene all over again.
His careless answer fluffed the whole opportunity to impress the interviewer.
She fluffed the big presentation by forgetting her slides at home.
The team's quarterback fluffed the crucial play, costing them the championship game.

Erect or fluff up; "the bird ruffled its feathers".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The startled cat fluffed out its tail to appear larger to the approaching dog.
She fluffed her hair for a more voluminous look before the photo shoot.
The peacock began to fluff its vibrant feathers in preparation for the mating ritual.
To ward off the cold, the bird fluffed out its downy plumage, trapping warm air next to its body.
Preening itself, the cockatoo fluffed its bright crest for display purposes.