stuff up

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to block an opening, such as a nose or pipe, by filling it tightly

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Examples (10)

  • He had something stuffed up his nose.
  • The plumber found a thick rag stuffed up the drainpipe.
  • I have a terrible cold and my nose is completely stuffed up.
  • The child accidentally stuffed a small bead up his nostril.
  • They stuffed old newspapers up the chimney to stop the draft.
  • The car wouldn't start because the exhaust pipe was stuffed up with mud.
  • Be careful not to stuff too much cotton up the opening.
  • Her head felt stuffed up due to the severe seasonal allergies.
  • The thief stuffed a cloth up the tailpipe to disable the vehicle.
  • I need to buy some nasal spray because my sinuses are stuffed up.