What does STUFF mean?

Stuff

Parts of speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, "stuff" refers to various unspecified objects or materials. As a verb, "stuff" means to fill something with a particular substance or material.

Pronunciations: US: /stʌf/, UK: /stʌf/

Origin and Usage: The word "stuff" originated from the Old French word "estoffe", meaning "material, furniture". It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a noun, "stuff" is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to a collection of miscellaneous items or materials. As a verb, "stuff" is used to describe the act of filling something with a particular substance or material, such as stuffing a turkey with bread or filling a pillow with feathers.

Synonyms: Noun: things, objects, belongings, possessions. Verb: fill, pack, cram, load.

Related Words: Staff, stiff, tuffs, cuffs, chuff.

Example Sentences:

• She has a lot of stuff in her backpack.
• He spent the weekend organizing all his stuff in the garage.
• The cook will stuff the turkey with bread and herbs before roasting it.
• He stuffed his pockets with candy before leaving the store.