stuffer

/ˈstʌfɚ/

//ˈstʌfɚ// noun

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"stuffer" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“stuffer” is uncommon English (frequency #80,009 among 54,294 “S” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#80,009
frequency rank, English
54,294
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - One who, or that which, stuffs.

Key facts for stuffer
PropertyValue
Headwordstuffer
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈstʌfɚ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#80,009
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “stuffer” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). stuffer lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

stuffer is uncommon English at frequency #80,009 among 54,294 “S” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈstʌfɚ/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for stuffer, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From stuff + -er. The correct English form is stuffer, spelled S-T-U-F-F-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    One who, or that which, stuffs.
  2. 2
    A taxidermist.
  3. 3
    Something which is stuffed into an enclosure, especially an advertising circular included with other mail.
  4. 4
    One who conceals a package of illegal drugs by swallowing them.

Etymology

From stuff + -er.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "stuffer"?
"stuffer" is spelled S-T-U-F-F-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈstʌfɚ/.
What does "stuffer" mean?
As a noun, "stuffer" means: One who, or that which, stuffs.
How do you pronounce "stuffer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "stuffer" is /ˈstʌfɚ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "stuffer"?
From stuff + -er. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “stuffer”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-T-U-F-F-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈstʌfɚ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list