Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stuffed-up
Adjective
/stʌft ʌp/
Definition
Blocked or congested, often referring to the nose or sinuses.
Examples
- After catching a cold, I woke up feeling completely stuffed-up.
- The allergy season always leaves me stuffed-up and sneezing.
- He couldn’t sleep well last night because he was so stuffed-up from the dust in the air.
Meaning
When someone feels stuffed-up, they often struggle to breathe through their nose due to swelling in the nasal passages.
Synonyms
- Congested
- Blocked
- Obstructed
