verb
stuff
To pack material tightly into a space.
She stuffs the cushion with cotton until it feels firm.
Etymology
The older verb meant to equip or supply. Stuffing developed into filling a space thoroughly, especially by pressing material tightly into it.
More examples
- I stuffed three sweaters into the last corner of my suitcase.
- We're stuffing peppers with rice and beans for dinner.
- He stuffs himself with snacks before dinner.
Forms
stuff · stuffs · stuffed · stuffing
stuffing noun — Soft material used to fill padded objects.