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 6,566 “S” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#80,009
frequency rank, English
6,566
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - One who, or that which, stuffs.

Corpus desk

Index EN-stuffer · stuffer · English

stuffer · rank #80,009 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #80,009
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 6,566
  • PHOTO-FINISH structuralist

Nearest frequency peer: structuralist (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Long-tail ranks near “stuffer”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “stuffer” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for stuffer
PropertyValue
Headwordstuffer
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈstʌfɚ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#80,009
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “stuffer” in English

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).stufferfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “structuralist” (#80,008), “subfield” (#80,010), “stowing” (#80,005). Among 6,566 “S” headwords, “stuffer” is #80,009. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

stuffer is uncommon English at frequency #80,009 among 6,566 “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.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how stuffer appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. a cushion-stuffer

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "stuffer", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

stowing#80,005swivels#80,024Taubman#80,034shrubby#79,973

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list