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stuffiness

/ˈstʌfɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does stuffiness mean?

noun

A state of being stuffy, typically due to a cold or allergies, characterized by nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. A quality of being overly formal or pretentious.

Example

"The stuffiness in the room made it hard to focus on the presentation."

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