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stuffed animal

The North American term for what the British call a 'soft toy' — a cuddly plush toy shaped like an animal, filled with stuffing, and designed for hugging, collecting, or decorating a bed.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

The North American term for what the British call a 'soft toy' — a cuddly plush toy shaped like an animal, filled with stuffing, and designed for hugging, collecting, or decorating a bed. Stuffed animals are a childhood staple and have made a serious comeback with adults who collect them, use them as emotional support objects, or buy them as gifts. From giant teddy bears at carnival booths to limited-edition character plushies, the stuffed animal economy is very much alive.

She still sleeps with the stuffed animal her dad won for her at the fair when she was six.
Origin: American English. The term 'stuffed animal' comes from the practice of filling (stuffing) fabric shells with cotton or similar materials, as opposed to real taxidermy. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(US, Canada) A soft toy in the form of an animal.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

An animal that has undergone taxidermy.

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  • If I had a child: -I would get them into reading by reading bedtime stories -I would make sure they have a special stuffed animal -I would learn how to cook, especially for picky eaters -I would make sure they know I’m a safe space It would be hella fun~

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Favorite ice cream topping and dream stuffed animal?

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • I do thissss!! Or put it on a stuffed animal/blanket if I am staying home. 😭 It is so nice having a designated smell for your partner lol

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • It’s a flip of a coin whether my favorite stuffed animal smells like baby powder or weed… I like this :D

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Oh #Corrie I wouldn't eat from a kitchen with a stuffed animal in it. Why us vin diesel the weasel in davids kitchen?

    Bluesky· May 2026
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