Pronunciation: /stʌf/
noun material, items, or things
A1 I have a lot of stuff in my backpack.
A2 She always forgets where she puts her stuff.
B1 I need to declutter and get rid of some of my stuff.
B2 The movers will pack all of our stuff into boxes for the move.
C1 His office is filled with expensive stuff like designer furniture and artwork.
C2 After the party, we had to clean up all the leftover stuff and decorations.
verb to fill or pack tightly with material
A1 I stuff my backpack with books before going to school.
A2 She stuffs her face with chocolate whenever she's stressed.
B1 He stuffs his pockets with snacks before heading out for a hike.
B2 They stuff their suitcases with souvenirs from their trip.
C1 The chef stuffs the turkey with delicious stuffing before roasting it.
C2 The artist stuffs her paintings with hidden meanings for viewers to discover.
adjective informal term meaning miscellaneous or unspecified items
A1 I have a lot of stuff in my backpack.
A2 She bought some cool stuff at the store.
B1 The garage sale had a variety of stuff for sale.
B2 The antique shop had some valuable stuff on display.
C1 The museum displayed a collection of historic stuff.
C2 The art gallery showcased some unique stuff from different artists.
formal The storage unit is filled with a variety of stuff that needs to be organized.
informal I have a bunch of stuff to bring to the party tonight.
slang Let's go check out the new stuff at the mall.
figurative She always carries around emotional stuff from her past.
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