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stuffy

[stuhf-ee] / ˈstʌf i /




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If it’s starting to feel a little stuffy around here, it’s not just you, it’s a preview of what’s coming for the rest of the week in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

There's nothing worse than putting a child to sleep in a stuffy bedroom when you're already sweating.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Her son’s new friends had been forced to leave everything behind, so now, it was important to let them pick any stuffy they wanted from the neighbors’ toy drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Anything stuffy, like caviar, truffle oil or foie gras.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After passing through an alcove containing a safe, a wardrobe and a big supply cupboard, you come to the small, dark, stuffy back office.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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