stuffy
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Adjective — Lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and uncomfortably warm.
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Etymology
From stuff + the adjective-forming suffix -y, originally describing a room that felt "stuffed up" with stale air.
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What does “stuffy” mean?
The word “stuffy” means lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and uncomfortably warm. In plain terms, describes a badly ventilated room, an overly formal person, or a blocked nose.
How do you pronounce “stuffy”?
“Stuffy” is pronounced STUH-fee (/ˈstʌfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stuffy” in a sentence?
Here is “stuffy” used in a sentence: “The room got stuffy with all the windows closed.”
What part of speech is “stuffy”?
“Stuffy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stuffy” have?
“Stuffy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated and uncomfortably warm.