stuff it
idiom
informal
—used as an angry and rude way to say that one does not want something or is not interested in something
When they offered me the job I told them they could stuff it.
Examples of stuff it in a Sentence
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The idea of just lambasting stuff and trying to stuff it down people’s throats would be an anathema to myself and Ken.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Don't stuff it (prepare stuffing separately) and don't deep fry it.
—Ashley May, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Unzip to reveal the shredded fibers, and pull a handful or two out for a lower loft (better for back or stomach sleepers) or stuff it to the brim (recommended for side sleepers who need extra support).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Rather than getting your bag confiscated or having to stuff it in an external locker, pick up one of these clear bags instead, to get through security with ease.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
In the daytime while sightseeing, wear it over a bandeau with linen or denim shorts or stuff it in your tote for the boat.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
Chop it, slice it, stuff it, wrap it, batter it and, what else, deep fry.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Slice your croissant in half, then stuff it with the cookie dough (either store bought or homemade works).
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
For anyone who has ever bought a body brush with every intention of using it before every bath or shower, only to stuff it in the back of the bathroom cabinet within a week or two, this serum is for you.
—Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Don't stuff it (prepare stuffing separately) and don't deep fry it.
—Ashley May, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Unzip to reveal the shredded fibers, and pull a handful or two out for a lower loft (better for back or stomach sleepers) or stuff it to the brim (recommended for side sleepers who need extra support).
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Rather than getting your bag confiscated or having to stuff it in an external locker, pick up one of these clear bags instead, to get through security with ease.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
In the daytime while sightseeing, wear it over a bandeau with linen or denim shorts or stuff it in your tote for the boat.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
Chop it, slice it, stuff it, wrap it, batter it and, what else, deep fry.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Slice your croissant in half, then stuff it with the cookie dough (either store bought or homemade works).
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
For anyone who has ever bought a body brush with every intention of using it before every bath or shower, only to stuff it in the back of the bathroom cabinet within a week or two, this serum is for you.
—Hannah Baxter, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Stuff it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuff%20it. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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