stuffing

American  

[stuhf-ing] / ˈstʌf ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that stuffs.

2. a material or substance used to stuff something.

3. Cooking. seasoned breadcrumbs or other filling used to stuff a chicken, turkey, etc., before cooking.

4. Informal. internal parts; insides.

   to beat the stuffing out of an opponent.

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stuffing British  

/ ˈstʌfɪŋ /

noun

1. the material with which something is stuffed

2. a mixture of chopped and seasoned ingredients with which poultry, meat, etc, is stuffed before cooking

3. to upset or dishearten someone completely

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Other Word Forms

• understuffing noun

Etymology

Origin of stuffing

First recorded in 1520–30; stuff + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

I have good memories of laughing and stuffing our faces with too many sweet dates.

From Literature

Wine has not provided any details and the authorities have not responded to his allegations, but African Union election observers said they saw "no evidence of ballot stuffing".

From BBC

Despite its name, the cookie's texture more closely resembles a rice cake, and is made by stuffing pistachio cream and knafeh shreds into a chocolate marshmallow.

From BBC

She just followed me into the bedroom and started stuffing things into her trunk.

From Literature

Americans are increasingly seeking out rich sources of fiber and were stuffing themselves with protein even before the new federal dietary guidelines recommended eating it at every meal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• dressing
• filling