stuffed-up

IPA/ˌstʌft ˈʌp/
IPA/ˌstʌft ˈʌp/

stuffed-up — adjective

1. describing a condition where a person’s nasal passages are so full of mucus that

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a condition where a person’s nasal passages are so full of mucus that air cannot pass through easily, usually as a result of a cold, flu, or an allergic reaction

例句

Ari stayed home from work with a stuffed-up nose and a sore throat.

collocation: stuffed-up nose / stuffed-up sinuses

The pharmacist recommended a steam inhalation for Folake’s stuffed-up sinuses.

同義詞
  • blocked

    more general; can describe any obstruction, not just mucus ('blocked nose')

  • congested

    slightly more formal; often used in medical contexts ('nasal congestion')

  • bunged up

    informal British English; same meaning but less common in American English

反義詞
  • clear

    describes a nose that is free of blockage

文法句型

be stuffed-up

feel stuffed-up

stuffed-up nose/sinuses

用法筆記

Frequently used predicatively after 'be', 'feel', or 'get'. The noun phrase 'stuffed-up nose' is also common. Usually describes a temporary condition caused by illness or allergies, not a permanent physical trait.

常見錯誤

❌My nose is stuffy-up.
✅My nose is stuffed-up.
💡'stuffed-up' is the correct compound form; 'stuffy-up' does not exist.
❌I have a stuffed nose from the cold.
✅I have a stuffed-up nose from the cold.
💡The phrasal compound 'stuffed-up' includes 'up' to convey complete blockage.