stuffy — lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌfi/
Korean meaning: 공기가 탁한, 통풍이 안 되는
Korean pronunciation: **스**터피
Example Sentences
- The library became so stuffy that students started falling asleep over their textbooks.
- My grandmother's stuffy rules included 'no phones at dinner' and 'curtsy when adults enter.'
- I woke up with a stuffy nose and realized I'd caught my roommate's cold.
stuffy
ADJECTIVE//ˈstʌfi//
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated
In the stuffy room, fluffy pillows dance as the scruffy janitor brings fresh air!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'stuff(채우다)'에서 파생된 단어로, 무언가로 가득 차서 숨막히는 상태를 표현했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The library became so stuffy that students started falling asleep over their textbooks.”
“My grandmother's stuffy rules included 'no phones at dinner' and 'curtsy when adults enter.'”
“I woke up with a stuffy nose and realized I'd caught my roommate's cold.”
“The boardroom was so stuffy that even the CEO suggested opening a window.”
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