STUFFING Definition & Meaning

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stuffing

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noun

the act of a person or thing that stuffs.
a material or substance used to stuff something.
Cooking. seasoned breadcrumbs or other filling used to stuff a chicken, turkey, etc., before cooking.
Informal. internal parts; insides:
to beat the stuffing out of an opponent.

stuffing

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noun

the material with which something is stuffed
a mixture of chopped and seasoned ingredients with which poultry, meat, etc, is stuffed before cooking
knock the stuffing out of someone
to upset or dishearten someone completely

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of stuffing¹

First recorded in 1520–30; stuff + -ing ¹

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Unfortunately, viewers are caught in the middle, stuffing themselves on scraps when plenty of good food is left out there.

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Use it to garnish steamed clams or mussels or mix it into a savory stuffing for roasted oysters.

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I got to gathering, stuffing a couple of the fresh leaves in my mouth along with a pinch of baking soda.

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The senior tallied her fourth double-double of the season, stuffing the statsheet with not just 12 points and 13 rebounds but also five assists and four steals — both of which were team highs.

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The stuffing options are endless, making this a versatile dish for any cuisine.

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