stuff — things or materials, often without being specific
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: things or materials, often without being specific
Pronunciation (IPA): /stʌf/
Example Sentences
- My backpack is full of random stuff I never use.
- Don't stuff your mouth with food while talking!
- He knows his stuff when it comes to computers.
stuff
NOUN[/stʌf/]
things or materials, often without being specific
He grabbed all his stuff and rushed out the door.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French estoffe, meaning 'material' or 'fabric.' Originally used to describe the action of filling or padding fabric, the term gradually broadened in meaning to denote 'things' or 'material possessions' in general.
Breakdown
Old French estoffe (material, fabric) → Middle English stuff, with semantic shift from 'textile material' to 'things' or 'goods' more broadly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My backpack is full of random stuff I never use.”
“Don't stuff your mouth with food while talking!”
“He knows his stuff when it comes to computers.”
“I need to buy some stuff for the party tonight.”
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