MiniPod: To be stuffed | Words we use

To be stuffed literally means you’re really full after eating – so full that it feels uncomfortable.

But Aussies and British people also use it in other ways — to say they’re tired, exhausted, or even in trouble.

So, you can hear the phrase ‘to be stuffed’ it in all kinds of situations:

When you’ve eaten too much:

• I’m stuffed after that huge lunch!

You can use it when you are in trouble:

•  I’m stuffed if I don’t finish this report on time.

When you want to say that you’re exhausted or worn out:

• I’m stuffed after looking after my niece all day – she has so much energy!

If something is broken or gone wrong.

• I dropped my phone and now it’s stuffed.

If you feel overwhelmed with work or tasks:

• I’m stuffed this week with all these deadlines.

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Credits:

Host: Shannon Williams

Written by: Josipa Kosanovic

Graphic design: Dorry Wang

Educational consultant: Professor Lynda Yates

Produced by: Josipa Kosanovic

Program Manager: Janine Googan