stuffing
nounmasculine/ɨʃtɔfu/low
es·to·fo
Definition
Soft material (such as foam, horsehair, cotton) used for stuffing seats, cushions, etc.
The stuffing of this sofa is already very worn and needs to be replaced.
The cushion has a feather stuffing, very comfortable.
Common collocations
sofa stuffingchair paddingupholstery foamcushion filling
Idiomatic expressions
- To show one's mettle (to reveal one's true capacity or worth)
Etymology
Do latim 'stuppa' ('estopa'), por influência do árabe 'al-mustawfā' ('enchido').