Stuff: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuff

 

[ stʌf ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 सामान

🇩🇪 Sachen

🇮🇩 barang-barang

🇺🇦 речі

🇵🇱 rzeczy

🇯🇵 もの

🇫🇷 choses

🇪🇸 cosas

🇹🇷 şeyler

🇰🇷 물건

🇸🇦 أشياء

🇨🇿 věci

🇸🇰 veci

🇨🇳 东西

🇸🇮 stvari

🇮🇸 hlutir

🇰🇿 заттар

🇬🇪 ნივთები

🇦🇿 şeylər

🇲🇽 cosas

Etymology

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.

See also: stuffed, stuffing, stuffy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,786, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.