to overstuff
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4.6
- verb
- /ˌoʊvərˈstʌf/
:
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- She likes to overstuff the turkey with dressing before cooking it.
Examples
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Don't overstuff the bag; it might rip if you add too much.
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My mother's main pleasure and strategy in those days was to overstuff me whenever I came to visit.
Academic text (2010) -
One common problem is overstuffing a pocket so much that it ends up gaping around the legs.
Blog text (9) -
"We package these containers into a standard shipping box for off-site transportation and are careful not to overstuff the boxes," says Pappis.
Academic text (1995) -
Remember, when storing food in refrigeration and freezer units, don't overstuff them.
Blog text (9) -
I accidentally overstuffed the suitcase, making it hard to zip up.
Synonyms
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1.0
To make a place full by putting people or things into it
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1.8
Make something have no empty space or cause a strong feeling in someone
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2.7
To make something so full that nothing else can fit
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4.2
To put too many items into a bag or case
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3.9
To put too much into something so it spills out
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4.1
To make a place too full by putting too many people or things in it
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4.5
To put more goods in a shop or warehouse than can be sold
To be or make something so full that it spills over the edge
To fill a space so full that nothing more can be added
How Full
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word overstuff comes from over- meaning 'too much' and stuff meaning 'to fill with material', like 'stuffing' in a pillow or a turkey. So, to overstuff something is to fill it too full so it bulges or is hard to close.