Definition of stuffernext
as in pig
one who eats greedily or too much the different kinds of hot dog eaters: the stuffer who downs it in two bites; the nibbler; the mustard loader

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Recent Examples of stuffer Warm weather vacation essentials like bathing suits, towels, sunscreens, sunglasses, and flip flops are all popular basket-stuffers. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 The 6-foot-4, 325-pound Orange is a reliable run-stuffer with elite strength, and would be an intimidating presence in the middle of any defense. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 The Patriots’ veteran run-stuffer is back after missing the team’s last three games with a foot injury. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 Primarily a run-stuffer, Bethune probably doesn’t make that play. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stuffer
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Noun
  • The actor also remembered that Lawrence would play the pig in every relevant scene in rehearsals, even going so far as to leap up onto the table.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
  • Several unrelated species evolved strikingly similar receptor modifications independently — including mongooses (family Herpestidae), hedgehogs (subfamily Erinaceinae) and pigs (Sus domesticus).
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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  • For now, the crown is up for grabs in a tight race among last year’s leader HBO Max, Netflix and Apple TV, each armed with its share of juggernauts and potential nomination hogs.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • Water French hydrangeas are water hogs.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026

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“Stuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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