Definitions for Stuff
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Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. material, stuff(noun)

   the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

   "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"

2. stuff(noun)

   miscellaneous unspecified objects

   "the trunk was full of stuff"

3. stuff, clobber(noun)

   informal terms for personal possessions

   "did you take all your clobber?"

4. stuff, stuff and nonsense, hooey, poppycock(noun)

   senseless talk

   "don't give me that stuff"

5. stuff(noun)

   unspecified qualities required to do or be something

   "the stuff of heros"; "you don't have the stuff to be a United States Marine"

6. stuff(noun)

   information in some unspecified form

   "it was stuff I had heard before"; "there's good stuff in that book"

7. stuff(verb)

   a critically important or characteristic component

   "suspense is the very stuff of narrative"

8. stuff(verb)

   cram into a cavity

   "The child stuffed candy into his pockets"

9. thrust, stuff, shove, squeeze(verb)

   press or force

   "Stuff money into an envelope"; "She thrust the letter into his hand"

10. stuff, lug, choke up, block(verb)

    obstruct

    "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"

11. gorge, ingurgitate, overindulge, glut, englut, stuff, engorge, overgorge, overeat, gormandize, gormandise, gourmandize, binge, pig out, satiate, scarf out(verb)

    overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

    "She stuffed herself at the dinner"; "The kids binged on ice cream"

12. stuff(verb)

    treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting

    "stuff a bearskin"

13. stuff(verb)

    fill tightly with a material

    "stuff a pillow with feathers"

14. farce, stuff(verb)

    fill with a stuffing while cooking

    "Have you stuffed the turkey yet?"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. stuff(Noun)

   Miscellaneous items; things; (with possessive) personal effects.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

2. stuff(Noun)

   The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

3. stuff(Noun)

   A material for making clothing; a textile, often especially a woollen fabric.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

4. stuff(Noun)

   Abstract substance or character.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

5. stuff(Noun)

   Substitution for trivial details.

   I had to do some stuff.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

6. stuff(Noun)

   Narcotic drugs, especially heroin.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

7. stuff(Verb)

   To fill (something) up in a compressed manner.

   She stuffed the turkey for Thanksgiving using her secret stuffing recipe of diced bread, onions, and celery .

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

8. stuff(Verb)

   To fill a space with (something) in a compressed manner.

   He stuffed his clothes into the closet and shut the door.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

9. stuff(Verb)

   To sate.

   I'm stuffed after having eaten all that turkey, mashed potatoes and delicious stuffing.

   Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

10. stuff(Verb)

    To be broken.

    It's stuffed.

    Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

11. stuff(Verb)

    To sexually penetrate.

    Get stuffed you arsehole!

    Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

12. stuff(Verb)

    To be cut off in a race by having one's projected and committed racing line (trajectory) disturbed by an abrupt manoeuvre by a competitor.

    I got stuffed by that guy on the supermoto going into that turn, almost causing us to crash.

    Etymology: From Late stuffen, from estoffer, of origin, from Old , , from stuppōnan. Cognate with stoffon, stopfon, stoppian and shtyp. More at stop.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Stuff(verb)

   material which is to be worked up in any process of manufacture

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

2. Stuff(verb)

   the fundamental material of which anything is made up; elemental part; essence

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

3. Stuff(verb)

   woven material not made into garments; fabric of any kind; specifically, any one of various fabrics of wool or worsted; sometimes, worsted fiber

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

4. Stuff(verb)

   furniture; goods; domestic vessels or utensils

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

5. Stuff(verb)

   a medicine or mixture; a potion

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

6. Stuff(verb)

   refuse or worthless matter; hence, also, foolish or irrational language; nonsense; trash

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

7. Stuff(verb)

   a melted mass of turpentine, tallow, etc., with which the masts, sides, and bottom of a ship are smeared for lubrication

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

8. Stuff(verb)

   paper stock ground ready for use

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

9. Stuff(noun)

   to fill by crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess; as, to stuff a bedtick

   Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

10. Stuff(noun)

    to thrust or crowd; to press; to pack

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

11. Stuff(noun)

    to fill by being pressed or packed into

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

12. Stuff(noun)

    to fill with a seasoning composition of bread, meat, condiments, etc.; as, to stuff a turkey

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

13. Stuff(noun)

    to obstruct, as any of the organs; to affect with some obstruction in the organs of sense or respiration

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

14. Stuff(noun)

    to fill the skin of, for the purpose of preserving as a specimen; -- said of birds or other animals

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

15. Stuff(noun)

    to form or fashion by packing with the necessary material

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

16. Stuff(noun)

    to crowd with facts; to cram the mind of; sometimes, to crowd or fill with false or idle tales or fancies

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

17. Stuff(noun)

    to put fraudulent votes into (a ballot box)

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

18. Stuff(verb)

    to feed gluttonously; to cram

    Etymology: [OF. estoffe, F. toffe; of uncertain origin, perhaps of Teutonic origin and akin to E. stop, v.t. Cf. Stuff, v. t.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Stuff

   Stuff is a British men's magazine featuring reviews of consumer electronics and previews of future technology. International editions such as previously published in the United States include other articles of interest to a predominantly male audience.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Stuff

   stuf, n. materials of which anything is made: that which fills anything: essence, elemental part: textile fabrics, cloth, esp. when woollen: something trifling, worthless, or contemptible: a melted mass of turpentine, tallow, &c. used for paying masts, planks, &c.: a medicinal mixture: boards for building: (slang) money: worthless matter: possessions generally, esp. household furniture, &c.—v.t. to fill by crowding: to fill very full: to press in: to crowd: to cram, as with nonsense or lies: to obstruct: to cause to bulge out by filling: to fill with seasoning, as a fowl: to fill the skin of a dead animal, so as to reproduce its living form.—v.i. to feed gluttonously: to practise taxidermy.—ns. Stuff′er, one who stuffs, esp. the skins of animals; Stuff′-gown, a gown of stuff, not silk, esp. that of a junior barrister; Stuff′ing, that which is used to stuff or fill anything—straw, sawdust, feathers, hair, &c.: relishing ingredients put into meat, poultry, &c. in cooking; Stuff′ing-box, a contrivance for keeping a piston-rod, &c., air-tight or water-tight by means of closely-fitting packing, while allowing it free motion. [O. Fr. estoffe (Fr. étoffe)—L. stuppa, tow.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. stuff

   A coat of stuff, a term used for any composition laid on to ships' spars, bottom, &c. Also, square timber of different thicknesses.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Stuff' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2423

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Stuff' in Written Corpus Frequency: #344

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Stuff' in Nouns Frequency: #676

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Stuff' in Verbs Frequency: #987

Anagrams for Stuff »

1. tuffs

2. UTFSF

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stuff in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Stuff in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Stuff in a Sentence

1. Kylie Jenner:

   I test out most of my stuff on Jordyn because we live together, So I'm like,' Jordyn, I need you.' Everyone that comes in my house has red-tinted arms from swatches and shadows.

2. Kristen Myers:

   This has been one of the worst years, i ’m in the store every day, and I had several days were customers were coming in to give Kristen Myers and Dallas Buttars the riot act. Kristen Myers and Dallas Buttars also had people asking, ‘ Can you put that special stuff in my sandwich ? ’.

3. Neal Barnard:

   The study made the determination based on what it called sufficient evidence from epidemiological studies that eating processed meat causes colorectal cancer. A generation ago, America tackled tobacco. It took time and a lot of arm-twisting, but eventually cigarettes were banned from airports, restaurants, hospitals, and even the teachers' lounge in every school in the country, Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of PCRM said in aninterview with Vice.Today, the issue is food. Neal Barnard, who earned Neal Barnard M.D. from George Washington University, argues for a variety of policy changes including implementing plant-based diets and ending animal-based research. Scientifically, there is no argument. Everybody knows we should n’t be serving this stuff to children.

4. Fox News:

   It’d be really cool if we found the body and stuff.

5. Beverly Jones:

   He ... stayed to himself a lot, sometimes we had barbecues and we would come down and speak, and stuff like that. Other than that, he seemed like a good person.

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