overstuff

[ oh-ver-stuhf ]

verb (used with object)

1. to force too much into:

   If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold.

2. Furniture. to cover completely with deep upholstery.

overstuff

/ ˌəʊvəˈstʌf /

verb

1. to force too much into
2. to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstuff¹

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + stuff

Example Sentences

“Emilia Pérez” can be exasperating at times, overstuffed and self-consciously theatrical.

From Los Angeles Times

Wrapped in a cozy gray cardigan, she’s sitting cross-legged on a sofa, shoes off, with an overstuffed pillow in her lap.

From Los Angeles Times

Fans eagerly complain on social media about the creature discomforts of these overstuffed shows: the long lines, the high-priced drinks, the overlapping sets that mean you have to choose between your two favorite bands.

From Los Angeles Times

The guy lugging an overstuffed bag onto the New York subway, looking hurried, maybe a little tired, is a three-time Olympian.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a bizarrely choppy feel to the movie, as if an hour or so had been pulled out in an attempt to slim down an overstuffed story.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cram
• fill
• pack
• pad
• shove
• squeeze
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