English Explanatory Dictionary

stocking stuffer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A small, relatively inexpensive Christmas present suitable for placing in a child's stocking, which was traditionally hung by a fireplace on Christmas Eve in anticipation that Santa Claus would fill it with gifts.

Word forms

stocking stuffer stocking stuffers stocking-stuffer

Synonyms

stocking filler

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