How to Pronounce "stuffed shirt"
expression
ˈstəft/ /ˈʃɝt
STUFT SHURT
stˈʌft/ /ʃˈɜːt
stuft SHURT
Definition
A 'stuffed shirt' is a person, usually a man, who is very formal, stiff, and acts self-important, often making others feel uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstəft/ /ˈʃɝt
British English
stˈʌft/ /ʃˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STUFT SHURT
UK
stuft SHURT
Listen in Context
He is such a stuffed shirt at meetings.
Nobody likes talking to a stuffed shirt.
The manager used to be a real stuffed shirt.
Don't be such a stuffed shirt—just relax and have fun!