stuffy
|stuf-fy|
B2
/ˈstʌfi/
lacking air or conventional
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stuffy' originates from the English word 'stuff,' where 'stuff' meant 'to fill or pack tightly.'
Historical Evolution
'stuff' transformed into the adjective 'stuffy' in the 18th century, indicating a sense of being filled or packed tightly, leading to the modern meanings of lacking air or being conventional.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'filled or packed tightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'lacking fresh air' and 'conventional.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking fresh air or ventilation; close.
The room was stuffy and hot.
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Adjective 2
conventional and narrow-minded; pompous.
He has a stuffy attitude towards modern art.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35