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/ˈstʌfɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A mixture used to fill the cavity of a poultry or other meat before cooking.
For Thanksgiving, my family always prepares a savory bread stuffing with herbs and spices.
Material used to fill or pad something, such as a cushion or toy.
The old teddy bear was missing some stuffing, making it lumpy and hard to hold.
Food or ingredients that are added to a dish to enhance its texture or flavor.
The stuffed peppers were filled with a delicious mixture of rice, cheese, and ground meat stuffing.
Etymology
The word 'stuffing' is derived from the verb 'stuff', meaning to fill, combined with the suffix '-ing' to indicate the action or the result of the action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stuffed to the brim
To be extremely full, especially after eating.
stuffing oneself
To eat too much food, to overindulge.
stuffing a turkey
The act of placing stuffing inside a turkey before cooking.
Related Words
stuff
To fill something tightly.
padding
Material used to cushion or fill something.
filling
A substance that is added to food to enrich its content.
Slang Meanings
Feeling overly full after eating.
After that buffet, I'm totally stuffed!
To consume food in large quantities.
We stuffed ourselves at the all-you-can-eat restaurant.