overstuff

[oh-ver-stuhf]

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verb (used with object)

to force too much into: If you overstuff your suitcase, the fastenings may not hold.

Furniture. to cover completely with deep upholstery.

Origin:
1935–40; over- + stuff

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overstuff (ˌəʊvəˈstʌf)

—vb
1.	to force too much into
2.	to cover (furniture) entirely with upholstery

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