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stuffing

stuffing /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ noun
plural stuffings
stuffing
/ˈstʌfɪŋ/
noun
plural stuffings
Britannica Dictionary definition of STUFFING
[noncount] : soft material that is used to fill a pillow, cushion, etc.
: a seasoned mixture of food that is put inside another food and cooked
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knock the stuffing out of

informal
: to cause (someone) to lose energy and confidence : to make (someone) feel weak or overwhelmed