overstuff
|o/ver/stuff|
B2
🇺🇸
/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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42