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overstuff

American  
[oh-ver-stuhf] / ˌoʊ vərˈstʌf /

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 British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈstʌf /

verb

  1. to force too much into

  2. to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery

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Etymology

Origin of overstuff

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + stuff

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