Material or articles of a specified or unspecified kind. She packed all her stuff into a suitcase before leaving for the trip.
The basic constituents or characteristics of something. He has the right stuff to become a great leader.
A substance, especially when considered as a material of a particular kind. The stuff used to make the sculpture was a special type of clay.
Personal belongings or possessions. I need to organize my stuff before the movers arrive.
Fabric or cloth, especially of a woollen or worsted type (now chiefly historical or specialized). The draper displayed fine stuffs imported from Yorkshire.
Worthless or foolish ideas, talk, or writing; nonsense. Don't give me that stuff; I know you're lying.
To fill a container or space tightly with something. She stuffed the suitcase with clothes for her trip.
To fill the cavity of a food item with a mixture or filling. He decided to stuff the turkey with a mixture of herbs and breadcrumbs.
To push or shove something into a space or container quickly or carelessly. He stuffed the papers into his bag before rushing out the door.
To eat until one is excessively full, usually used reflexively with "oneself". We stuffed ourselves on pizza last night.