Definition

To eat too much food; to indulge in eating excessively.

Example

After the big feast, I felt like I had stuffed myself with too much dessert.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really overindulged at the buffet last night.

Same here! I couldn't help but stuff my face with all that food.

I know, right? It's so easy to stuff yourself when everything looks so good.

Definitely! I should probably go for a run to make up for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Various items or materials, often unspecified or considered as a group.

Example

I need to pack all my stuff before moving to a new apartment.

Conversation

I need to clean up all this stuff in my room.

Yeah, it looks a bit messy in here.

I keep finding random stuff I forgot I had.

Definition

To fill something tightly or to pack it with a substance or material.

Example

She decided to stuff the turkey with herbs and spices before cooking it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he managed to stuff that ball into the hoop?

Yeah, it was incredible! He really nailed that dunk.

I wish I could stuff like that too, it looks so cool.

Root Explanation

The word 'stuff' originates from Old French 'estoffe' (meaning material or substance), which itself comes from the Latin 'stuppa' (meaning tow or coarse fiber). The term refers to material or substance used for filling or making something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'material' or 'substance' when you hear 'stuff' — it helps you remember that 'stuff' refers to the materials we use.

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