stuffie

noun

stuf·​fie ˈstə-fē How to pronounce stuffie (audio)
plural stuffies
: a toy that is covered in fabric (such as plush) and filled with soft material
People of all ages like going to sleep with a snuggly stuffie nestled under their arms …Sara Tabin
At Christmas, I crocheted a bunch of Elsa's, and got really overloaded with crocheting stuffies.LemonAndOlive.com
This soft stuffie is made from six shredded plastic bottles and plays an authentic seagull sound when pressed.Bree Coven Foster and Sara Kennedy

Examples of stuffie in a Sentence

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She was seen by local vets and even got a few new stuffies to add to her collection since her last one was lost. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023 One of those stuffies has a starring role in the video below, filmed during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Birmingham. Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 13 Apr. 2023 Memorialize their big moment with a sweet stuffie. Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 27 May 2021 Made by Maileg this stuffie has faux suede antlers and an outside of cotton and linen. Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

stuff entry 2 + -ie

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stuffie was in 1938

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“Stuffie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffie. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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