overstuff
Americanverb (used with object)
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to force too much into.
If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold.
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Furniture. to cover completely with deep upholstery.
verb
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to force too much into
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to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery
Etymology
Origin of overstuff
Example Sentences
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One of their biggest design tricks is to overstuff small vessels, especially when you have limited space.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Breakfasts usually consisted of yogurt and fruit so that he wouldn’t overstuff himself before practice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2022
The fact that the filmmakers don't overstuff the film with friends and experts lets her career and life speak for itself.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2021
Don’t overstuff; better to have leftover filling than to not be able to close the chiles, or to have them burst during frying.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2019
He remembers offering Stephanopoulos advice not to overstuff interviews, to concentrate on making a few strong points.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2015
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