stuffs

word · lemma: stuff

Definition

'Stuffs' is the plural of 'stuff,' but is only rarely used in informal English to mean several types of things or materials. The standard plural is 'stuff' (uncountable); 'stuffs' is nonstandard or used in specific contexts (like science or law).

Usage & Nuances

'Stuffs' is nonstandard in everyday conversation—'stuff' is usually uncountable and covers many things. 'Stuffs' might appear in technical, legal, or scientific writing to distinguish multiple categories of materials. In nearly all daily English, say 'stuff,' not 'stuffs.'

Spanish: cosas - cosas (informal)Portuguese (BR): coisas - tralhas (informal)Portuguese (PT): coisas - cenas (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 东西 - 东西们(口语用，非标准)Chinese (Traditional): 東西 - 東西們(口語用，非標準)Hindi: चीज़ें - सामान (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: أشياء - حاجات (عامية)

Example Sentences

I packed all my stuffs into the suitcase.

basic

Different chemical stuffs can react together.

basic

There were many stuffs on the table.

basic

She collects old stuffs from flea markets, though most people just say 'stuff.'

natural

Experts analyzed various stuffs in the laboratory for their uses.

natural

Honestly, I need to get rid of some of these old stuffs lying around.

natural