a.

1. 绒毛的；毛茸茸的；覆有绒毛（或汗毛）的[Z]
   a downy chick

   长着绒毛的小鸡

2. 绒毛般的；轻柔的；松软的
   A kitten's fur is downy.

   小猫的毛很柔软。

adj.

1. covered with fine, soft hair or feathers.
   ▸soft and fluffy.
2. informal shrewd.