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View synonyms for overstuff

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of overstuff1

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + stuff
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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.

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.

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

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