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stuffing

|stuff-ing|

/ˈstʌfɪŋ/

(stuff)

filled tightly

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
stuff	stuffs	stuffs	stuffed	stuffed	stuffing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'stuffing' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stuffen,' where 'stuff' meant 'to fill or cram.'

Historical Evolution

'stuffen' transformed into the modern English word 'stuffing' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill or cram,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mixture used to fill a cavity in food.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mixture used to fill a cavity in another food item, such as a turkey.

The turkey was filled with a delicious stuffing.

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Noun 2

material used to fill cushions, pillows, or soft toys.

The teddy bear was soft due to its fluffy stuffing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45