Stuff
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British pronunciation/stˈʌf/
American pronunciation/ˈstəf/

Definition & Meaning of "stuff"

Stuff
01

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

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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 tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

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unspecified qualities required to do or be something

04

senseless talk

05

informal terms for personal possessions

06

a critically important or characteristic component

07

information in some unspecified form

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

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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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