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stuffing

/ˈstʌfɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण स्टफ़िंग

भरावन, भरावा, पूरण

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U, C]

    a mixture of finely chopped food that is put inside vegetables, meat or bread before cooking

    भरावन, भरावा, पूरण

    • capsicums with a spicy potato stuffing
    • the stuffing for parathas

    Synonyms filling

  2. 2

    [U]

    soft material that is used to fill cushions, pillows or toys

    (गद्दे, तकिए, खिलौने में भरी) रुई या भरावन

    • The stuffing was coming out of the old sofa.
    • Cotton stuffing keeps the cushion soft, but it needs to be replaced after a few years.

    Synonyms padding filling wadding

Idioms 1

knock the stuffing out of somebody

to make somebody lose their confidence and enthusiasm

किसी का हौसला तोड़ देना

  • The defeat really knocked the stuffing out of the team.
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stuff verb