stuffiness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English stuffy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English stuffiness From stuffy + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being angry and obstinate.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being poorly-ventilated and close.
- (countable, rare) The result or product of being stuffy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stuffinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
frowst (state of being poorly-ventilated)