Meaning & Definition of word "Stuff"

Stuff

/stʌf/

noun:

  • 1. Material, supplies, or equipment, often in a general or unspecified sense.
    • Example: I need to organize all the stuff in my garage.
  • 2. A collection of things or items that are not specifically named.
    • Example: She has a lot of interesting stuff in her room.
  • 3. A substance or material with a particular quality or characteristics.
    • Example: This stuff is really sticky and hard to clean.

verb:

  • 1. To fill or pack tightly with material.
    • Example: He stuffed the bag full of clothes.
  • 2. To put something into a space or container, often roughly or carelessly.
    • Example: She stuffed the letters into the envelope.
  • 3. To fill (a person's mind) with something, often used figuratively.
    • Example: Don't stuff your head with useless information.

Etymology

Middle English 'stuffe' meaning 'material, substance, stuff', from Old French 'estoffe', meaning 'material' or 'furnishing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stuff it:

A phrase used to tell someone to go away or to express annoyance.

stuffed up:

To be congested, often referring to a blocked nose.

get your stuff together:

To organize oneself or one's things.

Related Words

junk:

Unwanted or discarded items.

goods:

Items that are produced for sale.

equipment:

The necessary items for a particular purpose.

Slang Meanings of stuff

Meaning: A catch-all term for various miscellaneous items.

Example Sentence: I have a lot of random stuff in my backpack.

Meaning: To pack or fill something generally.

Example Sentence: I just stuff my clothes in the suitcase.