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Definition of stuffed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fillingfilled with material or contents
- The stuffed toy was soft and cuddly..
2.
- I felt stuffed after the big meal.
3.
nasal passagesUK blocked with mucusUK
- My nose is stuffed due to the cold.
4.
cookingfilled with seasoning in cooking
- The turkey was stuffed with herbs and spices.
5.
- The old radio is stuffed and won't turn on.
Expressions with stuffed
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be filled with material inside
The toy animals be stuffed with cotton.
person who is pompous and self-important
He acts like a stuffed shirt at meetings.
extremely full from eating too much food
After the feast, I felt stuffed like a turkey.
completely full or filled to capacity
After the feast, I was stuffed to the gills.
tomato filled with ingredients and baked
She served a delicious hot stuffed tomato for dinner.
soft toy resembling an animal for play or comfort
She hugged her stuffed animal tightly at night.
cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of meat and rice
She served stuffed cabbage at the family reunion..
hard-boiled egg filled with seasoned mixture
She served stuffed eggs as an appetizer.
grape leaves filled with rice and meat
The restaurant served delicious stuffed grape leaves with lamb.
corned or smoked ham filled with seasoned vegetables
We enjoyed a delicious stuffed ham for dinner.
dish made with filled mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are popular at parties.
peppers filled with various ingredients
Stuffed peppers can be customized with your favorite fillings.
tomato filled with salad and served cold
The picnic basket included a delicious stuffed tomato.
toy resembling an animal filled with stuffing
The child carried a stuffed toy everywhere.
feel extremely full after eating a lot
After dinner, I was stuffed to the gills.
tomato filled with cold ingredients
She served a cold stuffed tomato for lunch.
Origin of stuffed
Old English, stuf (material)
Terms with stuffed included in their meaning
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toys
soft stuffed toy hugged by children for comfort
stuffed olive
olive stuffed with pimento
food
pita sandwich stuffed with fried chickpea patties
toy
stuffed toy resembling a bear
stuffed entree
pounded poultry cutlet wrapped around seasoned butter, often with herbs
stuffed animal
soft toy for hugging
toys
soft stuffed toy covered in a velvety fabric
stuffed animal
soft toy made from plush fabric
stuffed animal
soft toy often used for comfort or decoration
cooking
small, ring-shaped pasta stuffed with meat or cheese
stuffed
padded or stuffed with wadding
stuffed sausage
hot dog with cheese inside the sausage
food
chicken stuffed with cheese and ham, then breaded and cooked
cuisine
dish of stuffed fish or fish cakes in broth
comfort object
child's favorite stuffed animal or blanket
food
thin veal slices stuffed with cheese and ham
food
stuffed and breaded jalapeño
food
traditional Bedfordshire stuffed pastry combining sweet and savory fillings
toys
someone who collects stuffed animal toys
food
jalapeño pepper stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon
packing
be overly stuffed or packed
filled
stuffed or filled tightly
Mexican dish
stuffed and fried poblano pepper dish
cuisine
New Zealand dish of stuffed roast lamb or mutton
Examples of stuffed in a sentence
He hugged the stuffed animal tightly. After the feast, everyone was stuffed. She was too stuffed to eat dessert. His voice sounded funny because his nose was stuffed. I can't breathe properly; my nose is completely stuffed. The peppers were stuffed with cheese and rice.
He prepared stuffed mushrooms for the party. The stuffed engine needs replacement. His phone is stuffed after the drop.
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- French:rembourré, rassasié, ...
- German:gestopft, satt, ...
- Italian:imbottito, sazio, ...
- Spanish:lleno, satisfecho, ...
- Portuguese:cheio, empanturrado, ...
- Chinese:填充的, 饱胀的, ...
- Japanese:詰められた, 満腹な, ...
- Arabic:مَحْشُو, شبعان, ...
- Hebrew:מְמוּלָא, מְפוֹצֵץ, ...
- Russian:набитый, переполненный, ...
- Ukrainian:набита, набитий, ...
- Hindi:भरा हुआ, अघाया, ...
Definition of stuff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- I need to pack my stuff for the trip.
2.
materialthe material that makes up a physical object
- The table is made of sturdy stuff.
3.
essential partcritically important or characteristic component
- Courage is the stuff of heroes.
4.
- Don't listen to his stuff, it's all lies.
5.
- He was caught selling stuff on the street.
Verb
1.
filling actionforce something into a place until it is packed full
- She stuffed the papers into her bag and shut it fast.
2.
- He told them to stuff their complaints.
3.
cookingfill food with a mixture before cooking
- He stuffed the turkey with herbs and spices.
4.
- They stuffed themselves at the buffet.
5.
taxidermyRare preserve a dead animal by filling itRare
- The museum stuffed the bear for display.
Expressions with stuff
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things considered suitable or appealing mainly to children
The movie was mostly kids' stuff, full of simple jokes and bright colors.
bad or unexpected things happen as part of life
We missed the bus, but stuff happens.
used to imply additional unspecified items
We need to buy milk, bread, and stuff.
person or thing considered important or popular
The new band is hot stuff right now.
clearly has strong skill or knowledge in some area
Ask Priya—she certainly knows her stuff about car engines.
be highly skilled in a particular area
He knows his stuff in graphic design.
tell someone to be quiet or stop talking
He told her to stuff a sock in it during the argument..
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
said when something seems too strange or absurd to be real
After hearing the story, she said, "You can't make this stuff up."
commit election fraud by adding fake votes
They tried to stuff the ballot box to win.
carry out a task or duty
You do your stuff on the register while I stock the shelves.
used to warn about hot items being moved
Careful, hot stuff coming through the kitchen!
very interesting and exciting content
The movie was thrilling; it's gripping stuff.
describes difficult or challenging experiences or problems
After his diagnosis, we all agreed: it's heavy stuff.
lacking complexity or seriousness
Relax—it's kid's stuff; you'll finish the puzzle in minutes.
something very easy to do or understand
The math problem was kid stuff for her.
ideal qualities needed for success or excellence
She has the right stuff to lead the team.
demonstrate one's abilities or skills confidently
She was eager to show her stuff at the talent show.
sentimental content in media meant to make people feel pity
That movie was full of sob stuff.
show off one's abilities or talents confidently
She loves to strut her stuff on the dance floor.
fill ballot boxes with fake votes illegally
They were caught trying to stuff ballot boxes during the election.
eat a lot quickly and greedily
He loves to stuff face at the buffet.
expressing anger or frustration
He told his boss to stuff it and walked out.
something so remarkable it is told in stories
His bravery in the war became the stuff of legends.
Origin of stuff
Old French, estoffe (material)
Examples of stuff in a sentence
He left his stuff in the locker. The artist used recycled stuff for the sculpture. He packed his stuff into boxes for the move. Determination is the stuff of champions. Innovation is the stuff of great inventions. His speech was full of stuff that made no sense.
She dismissed the rumors as mere stuff. She was arrested for possessing stuff. The dealer was known for distributing stuff. He stuffed his suitcase with souvenirs until the zipper broke. They quickly stuffed envelopes with the invitation cards. She decided to stuff their opinions and proceed. He chose to stuff the criticism and move on. She plans to stuff peppers with cheese and rice. They stuff the pastries with a sweet filling. The kids stuffed themselves with pizza. He stuffed on chips before dinner. He learned to stuff birds at the workshop. They decided to stuff the fish for the exhibit.
View all translations of stuff
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- French:affaires, bourrer, ...
- German:Zeug, stopfen, ...
- Italian:cose, stipare, ...
- Spanish:cosas, embutir, ...
- Portuguese:coisas, enfiar, ...
- Chinese:东西, 塞满, ...
- Japanese:荷物, 詰め込む, ...
- Arabic:أغراض, دَسّ, ...
- Hebrew:דְבָרִים, לִדְחוֹס, ...
- Russian:вещи, запихивать, ...
- Ukrainian:речі, набивати, ...
- Hindi:सामान, ठूँसना, ...
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