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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Robbie found his souvenir for the day, a rattlesnake stuffie in a can. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Figurines and stuffies are gathering dust while youngsters tap away at screens. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026 For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 From crowns, stuffies, and custom Four Seasons Baby swag to extravagant chocolate craftmanship. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stuffie

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

Rhymes for stuffie

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“Stuffie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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