stuff
word
/ˈstəf/
STUHFF
/stˈʌf/
STUFF
Definition
Informal word used to refer to things, objects, or materials that aren't specified. It can also mean personal belongings or substances used for a purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used for uncountable or unspecified objects. Common phrases: 'all that stuff', 'stuff like that'. Avoid using in formal writing. Can also mean to fill something (as verb). Don't confuse with 'things', which is slightly more formal.
Spanish: cosas - materialPortuguese (BR): coisas - materialPortuguese (PT): coisas - materialChinese (Simplified): 东西 - 材料Chinese (Traditional): 東西 - 材料Hindi: चीजें - सामग्रीArabic: أشياء - موادBengali: জিনিসপত্র - জিনিসRussian: вещи - штукиJapanese: もの - 持ち物Vietnamese: đồ - đồ đạcKorean: 물건 - 짐 - 물품Turkish: şeyler - eşyaUrdu: سامان - چیزیںIndonesian: barang - benda
Example Sentences
I packed all my stuff for the trip.
basic
There is a lot of stuff on the table. Let's clean it.
basic
She likes to keep her art stuff organized.
basic
Stuff your jacket in the closet when you get home.
natural
We talked about all kinds of stuff during dinner.
natural
I've got too much stuff in my backpack.
natural