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In a few literary passages the term "fuzzy wuzzy" is not merely a character’s name but instead works as a vivid color descriptor, evoking images of soft, warm, and richly textured hues. For example, in the description of a duckling—Paddy, the fuzzy wuzzy duckling—the phrase conjures a picture of a downy bird with a distinctive, perhaps tawny or brownish appearance [1]. Similarly, in product descriptions such as "FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA" for bonnets, bootees, or coats, the term is employed to denote a particular quality of angora wool that is both tactilely soft and visually appealing, suggesting a unique, warm color tone associated with luxurious textiles [2, 3, 4, 5]. These creative usages allow "fuzzy wuzzy" to function as both a descriptive color and a marker of texture, enriching the sensory experience of the reader.
  1. Paddy, the fuzzy wuzzy duckling.
    — from U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1976 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
  2. ANGORA BOOTEES MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA.
    — from Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets by Various
  3. ANGORA BONNET MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA .
    — from Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets by Various
  4. FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA
    — from Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets by Various
  5. [ Page Nineteen ] ANGORA COAT— Illustrated on opposite page MATERIALS: FUZZY WUZZY ANGORA.
    — from Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets by Various

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