Stuff: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuff

[ stʌf ]

^{Context #1}

things or materials

Various items, materials, or things, especially when they are considered together as a group.

Synonyms

items, materials, things

Examples of usage

She packed her stuff and left the house.
He had a lot of stuff to carry with him.

^{Context #2}

informal

A particular kind of substance or material.

Synonyms

element, material, substance

Examples of usage

This sauce is made of spicy stuff.
I don't know what's in this stuff, but it tastes good.

^{Context #3}

informal

To fill or pack tightly with something.

Synonyms

cram, fill, pack

Examples of usage

She stuffs her bag with clothes for the trip.
He stuffed the turkey with herbs and spices.

Translations

Translations of the word "stuff" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coisas

material
tralhas

🇮🇳 सामान

🇩🇪 Sachen

Zeug
Kram

🇮🇩 barang-barang

🇺🇦 речі

матеріал
штуки

🇵🇱 rzeczy

materiał
graty

🇯🇵 もの

物資
素材

🇫🇷 choses

matériel
affaires

🇪🇸 cosas

material
trastos

🇹🇷 şeyler

malzeme
eşyalar

🇰🇷 물건

재료
물품

🇸🇦 أشياء

مواد
ممتلكات

🇨🇿 věci

materiál
harampádí

🇸🇰 veci

materiál
haraburdie

🇨🇳 东西

材料
物品

🇸🇮 stvari

material
krame

🇮🇸 hlutir

efni
dót

🇰🇿 заттар

материал
заттар

🇬🇪 ნივთები

მასალა
ნივთები

🇦🇿 şeylər

material
əşyalar

🇲🇽 cosas

material
trastos

Word origin

The word 'stuff' originated from Middle English, where it referred to material for making clothes. Over time, it evolved to encompass various items, materials, or substances. In modern usage, 'stuff' is a versatile term used informally to refer to things, substances, or the act of filling tightly. It is a common and versatile word in the English language.