Meanings of "Fufulu" in Samoan

Fufulu is a versatile Samoan adjective with related senses of density, hairiness, and intensity:

1. Hairy / Hirsute: Describes people (especially men) with thick body hair (chest, arms, legs) or animals with heavy fur.
2. Fuzzy / Soft: Like a cotton ball, plush toy, or peach skin.
3. Thick / Dense: Thick forest, dense crowd, heavy vegetation.
4. Busy / Occupied: Metaphorically, someone juggling many tasks (e.g., a mother with many children).

Core semantic field: abundance of fine, projecting elements (hair, fibers, people, tasks). Context disambiguates.