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Definition stuffy in American English

stuffy adjective

adjective
/ˈstʌfi/
1

a stuffy room is too warm and has an unpleasant smell because there is no fresh air in it

Synonyms and related words
acrid fetid frowzy
2

if you have a stuffy nose or head, you cannot breathe well because of a cold or similar illness

Synonyms and related words
adenoidal adenoids aquiline
3

criticizing anyone whose behavior is unusual

Example

My parents are being stuffy about my boyfriend.

Synonyms and related words
stubborn narrow conservative
Definition stuffy in American English