stocking filler

noun

British
: a small gift that is usually placed in a Christmas stocking

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Recent Examples on the Web Whether just as a little something or as a stocking filler, this bath set will be a hit. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023

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“Stocking filler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocking%20filler. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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