stuff
stuff
stəf
stēf
British pronunciation
/stˈʌf/

Definition & Meaning of "stuff"in English

Stuff
01

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

stuff definition and meaning
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She packed all her stuff into boxes before moving to her new apartment.
He keeps a lot of random stuff in his garage that he rarely uses.
02

the material that forms the composition of a physical object

stuff definition and meaning
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The chair is made of soft, durable stuff.
This fabric is light stuff but very strong.
03

the inherent qualities, abilities, or attributes needed to succeed at a task or fulfill a role

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She has the stuff to become a great leader.
It takes real stuff to perform under pressure.
04

trivial, meaningless, or nonsensical talk

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Most of what he writes is stuff nobody cares about.
He kept spouting political stuff without knowing facts.
05

personal belongings or possessions

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I need to pack my stuff before leaving.
Where did you put all your stuff?
06

a defining component of something

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Trust is the stuff that holds relationships together.
Ideas are the stuff of great novels.
07

information or content presented in an unspecified or general form

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I need to check the stuff about the meeting.
He gave me some stuff on the project to read.
to stuff
01

to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

Transitive: to stuff meat or vegetables with ingredients
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For dinner tonight, I 'm going to stuff the chicken breasts with spinach, ricotta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
We 're having Thanksgiving dinner early this year, and I 'll be stuffing the turkey with a flavorful blend of herbs, onions, and breadcrumbs.
02

to fill a space or container tightly and completely with a material

Transitive: to stuff a space or container with a material
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She had to stuff the suitcase with clothes for the long journey.
In a rush, they had to stuff the duffel bag with essentials for the weekend trip.
03

to consume a significant quantity of food

Transitive: to stuff oneself with food
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After the long hike, we decided to stuff ourselves with burgers and fries at the diner.
Every Thanksgiving, I stuff myself with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie until I can barely move.
04

to push or insert something quickly and forcefully into a confined area

Transitive: to stuff sth into a space
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She stuffed her clothes into the suitcase, trying to fit everything before the trip.
He stuffed the papers into his backpack, running late for class.
05

to insert materials into the skin of a dead animal in order to give it a lifelike appearance for display

Transitive: to stuff a dead animal
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The taxidermist carefully stuffed the deer's hide with foam to recreate its natural shape and size.
The museum curator supervised the taxidermy team as they stuffed the lioness for the upcoming wildlife exhibit.
06

(of nasal passages) to become congested or blocked with mucus or other material

Intransitive
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The dusty attic made his nasal passages stuff, triggering his allergies and causing discomfort.
The spicy food always makes my sinuses stuff, so I avoid it when I have a cold.
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