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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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 With dresses and intimate wear for women; jewelry; personal care products; men’s wallets; baby swaddles, stuffies, rattles and teething toys; dog leashes, collars and toys; greeting cards and a wide range of home decor, the store is drawing people in. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 If the kids are in tow (but also maybe if not), make a pit stop at BrainyZoo Toys, stocked with good-for-the-brain and fun activities for all ages, including puzzles, DIY science and craft kits, and stuffies galore. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 In 2020, the Democratic National Convention caught some flack from outspoken Rhode Islanders for showcasing calamari as the state's best dish instead of the quintessentially Rhode Island stuffed clam or stuffie. Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 One classroom is still being used as a grocery delivery operation, overflowing with cereal, beans, masa, cleaning supplies, diapers and backpacks packed with books and stuffies. Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026 Bedding, toys, and their favorite stuffies should be cleaned regularly to keep your home smelling fresh. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 These players could make bank on these stuffies. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026

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

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“Stuffie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stuffie. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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