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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffer
Noun
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An unequal pig in the python None of this is evenly distributed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Reptiles, birds, and a touch tank are all found inside the center; at the entrance, you’re greeted by a tortoise and a pig.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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