Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To stuff too much into.
- transitive verb To upholster (an armchair, for example) deeply and thickly.
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- verb To stuff to excess.
- verb To thoroughly cushion or
upholster .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb stuff too much
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Hewson tends to overstuff, but likable Nic exudes series potential."
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They overstuff the sandwiches and their falafels are much lighter than others around the city.
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Make sure that your upholsterer does not overstuff the seat cushions.
The Best in Squooshy Sofas Rita Konig 2012
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As I said at the onset, I loved the movies, even the very few being offered today for those of even average intelligence, but I fear a total disenchantment is on its way, unless the moguls come up with a more engaging product for people of all ages and stop trying to overstuff us with all the hype and brainless baloney.
Warren Adler: The Movies: A Fading Flame Warren Adler 2012
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She is careful not to overstuff the bag, as heavy and bulky clutches can be difficult to manage.
Summer's Clutch Play: Grab a Handbag Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2011
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You do not want to overstuff your spring roll or else it will just rip apart and become very un-fun to eat.
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For me it would be an overstuff chair that you just sink into to, with an ottoman to put me feet up on.
Angels' Pawn is out! Psst...something cool in the post [Edited] Nalini Singh 2009
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You do not want to overstuff your spring roll or else it will just rip apart and become very un-fun to eat.
Archive 2009-03-01 2009
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Try instead a neat little clutch or short-handled bag and don't ever overstuff them.
Ask Teri Teri Agins 2011
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Do not overstuff the dryer; heat must reach all items.
Margie Goldsmith: When Traveling, B Is for "Bedbug," not "Baggage" Margie Goldsmith 2010
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