overstuff

[ oh-ver-stuhf ]

verb (used with object)

1. to force too much into:

   If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold.

2. Furniture. to cover completely with deep upholstery.

overstuff

/ ˌəʊvəˈstʌf /

verb

1. to force too much into
2. to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstuff¹

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + stuff

Example Sentences

However, you may want to be careful about how you arrange items in the upper pocket, as overstuffing it could result in the Joy-Con analog sticks having pressure put on them while in the case, which could cause some damage.

From Popular-Science

The move ended up being a bit too successful, overstuffing the spacecraft with alien dirt so much that it couldn’t fully shut the sample’s container.

From Popular-Science

However, overstuffing your web pages with visual content is going to make your site slow.

From Search Engine Watch

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