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stuffy

/ˈstʌfi/

Meanings
noun
A toy made of a soft material, usually stuffed with cotton, straw, beans, or other materials, and typically intended as a plaything for children.

Examples :

"My little brother loves to play with his new stuffed giraffe. "
thing item entertainment material

Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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mettlesome adjective

/ˈmɛtəlsəm/ /ˈmɛdl̩səm/

Marked by mettle or bravery; courageous.

"Despite the pouring rain and dangerous wind, the mettlesome firefighters continued their rescue efforts. "

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uninteresting adjective

/ʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ /ʌnˈɪntərɪstɪŋ/

Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.

"The history lecture was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep. "

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ventilated verb

/ˈvɛntɪleɪtɪd/

To replace stale or noxious air with fresh.

""The teacher opened the windows to ventilate the classroom after the art project, because the paint fumes were strong." "

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partially adverb

/ˈpɑːʃəli/ /ˈpɑɹʃəli/

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

"The student was partially prepared for the exam, but still felt nervous. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration plaything

plaything noun

/ˈpleɪθɪŋ/

A thing or person intended for playing with.

"The little girl's favorite plaything was her doll. "

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materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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obstinate adjective

/ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nət/

Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

"My little brother was obstinate about wanting a new video game, refusing to consider any other activity. "