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overstuff

|o/ver/stuff|

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🇺🇸

/ˌoʊvərˈstʌf/

🇬🇧

/ˌəʊvəˈstʌf/

excessive filling

Etymology
Etymology Information

'overstuff' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'stuff' meaning 'to fill'.

Historical Evolution

'overstuff' evolved from the Middle English word 'stuffen', which meant 'to fill or cram'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fill excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to fill something with more than it can comfortably hold.

She tends to overstuff her suitcase when traveling.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42