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stuffing

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
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Definition of stuffing

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a mixture used to stuff poultry or meat before cooking: sage and onion stuffing [count noun]:packet stuffings are quick to use
  • 2padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys: the stuffing is coming out of the armchair
  • 3 [count noun] informal a heavy defeat in sport.

Phrases

knock (or take) the stuffing out of

informal severely impair the confidence or strength of (someone): rebuffs and power struggles knocked the stuffing out of him illness had knocked the stuffing out of me

stuffing in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of stuffing in the US English dictionary
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