Stuffing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stuffing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of stuff.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of stuff.
More Meanings
- The matter used to stuff hollow objects such as pillows and saddles.
- Any of many food items used to stuff another.
- The act of stuffing something with another thing.
- A mixture of oil and tallow used in softening and dressing leather.
- (Internet) The insertion of many copies of a word into a web page in an attempt to increase its search engine ranking.
- (US, finance, law) A tax loophole whereby a corporation acquires property that will result in a loss of revenue, purely in order to reduce its tax liability.
- (slang) Severe defeat.
Example Sentences
I gave her a good stuffing.
stuffing for a Christmas turkey
The stuffing is made of synthetic goose down.
United were given an absolute stuffing by City.
Word Forms
- stuffings
Synonyms for stuffing
Depending on context, synonyms include dressing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dressing, padding, upholstery, lining, garnish, trimming.
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