Stuffy

/ˈstʌfi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a clogged or obstructed passage, often referring to a feeling of discomfort due to lack of fresh air.

The room felt stuffy after being closed up all day without ventilation.

Lacking freshness or openness; rigid or formal in manner.

His stuffy manners made it hard for others to relate to him.

Feeling unpleasantly congested, typically referring to the nose.

She took medicine for her stuffy nose caused by the cold.

Middle English 'stufy', from 'stuff' + '-y' (forming adjectives).

stuffy situation

A scenario that feels confined and uncomfortable.

stuffy nose

A blocked nasal passage often due to illness.

stuffy atmosphere

An environment that feels overly formal or tense.

stuffy nose

A condition where nasal passages are obstructed.

stuff

Material used to fill or support.

A boring or overly serious person.

He's such a stuffy, he never wants to have fun at parties.

A situation that is overly formal or rigid.

That event was really stuffy; I wish it had more excitement.