stuffed
stuhft
Stuffed (adjective) means Filled tightly, especially with a food filling. Example: “Mum makes stuffed mushrooms with garlic, breadcrumbs and cheese for special occasions.”
adjective
1
Filled tightly, especially with a food filling.
"We're having stuffed turkey for dinner."
"Mum makes stuffed mushrooms with garlic, breadcrumbs and cheese for special occasions."
"The restaurant is known for its stuffed vine leaves and warm bread."
"We had stuffed peppers for dinner."
"The turkey is stuffed with a stuffing made of bread and herbs."
2
Completely full after eating too much.
"Stuffed children sleep poorly."
"I’m absolutely stuffed after that meal."
How to use stuffed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPacked full, whether describing food with a filling or a very full stomach.
Common pairings
stuffed animal
feeling stuffed
stuffed crust
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more stuffed
- Superlative
- most stuffed
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Etymology
From stuff + the past-tense/adjective suffix -ed.
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What does “stuffed” mean?
The word “stuffed” means filled tightly, especially with a food filling. In plain terms, packed full, whether describing food with a filling or a very full stomach.
How do you pronounce “stuffed”?
“Stuffed” is pronounced stuhft (/stʌft/ in IPA).
How do you use “stuffed” in a sentence?
Here is “stuffed” used in a sentence: “We had stuffed peppers for dinner.”
What part of speech is “stuffed”?
“Stuffed” is an adjective.
Is “stuffed” a common word?
“Stuffed” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “stuffed” have?
“Stuffed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled tightly, especially with a food filling.
What is the difference between 'stuffed' and 'full'?
Both can describe having eaten a lot, but 'stuffed' is stronger and more informal, suggesting you are uncomfortably or excessively full. 'Full' is milder and more neutral. 'Stuffed' also has a separate meaning: tightly filled with a filling, as in stuffed peppers.
Is 'stuffed' formal or informal when describing being full?
Used to mean 'very full after eating,' 'stuffed' is informal and conversational, best suited to casual speech. In formal writing you would more likely say 'full' or 'satisfied.' It carries a slightly exaggerated, humorous tone.
What foods are commonly described as 'stuffed'?
Foods called 'stuffed' are packed tightly with a filling before cooking, such as stuffed peppers, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed turkey, and stuffed-crust pizza. In this sense 'stuffed' describes how the food is prepared rather than how a person feels. The filling is usually savoury but can be sweet.
