Stuffed shirt In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stuffed shirt", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-24 10:11

Meaning of Stuffed shirt

Stuffed shirt disapproving noun phrase informal

"stuffed-shirt" can be used as an adjective.

Someone who shows that they are more important than others, or who is very serious and conservative.

 

 

Rumor has it that John is a stuffed shirt, acting superiorly, yet what I have seen so far is quite the opposite.

When it comes to relationships and marriage, my grandpa is a bit of a stuffed shirt.

Other phrases about:

(as) stiff as a poker

To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.

stick up (one's) ass

A rude phrase expressing contempt, disgust, or anger to someone who has a rigid or serious demeanor

prim and proper

If you describe someone as prim and proper, they have very traditional, morally conservative beliefs and behavior.

stiff as a poker

To stand still, to be unbending, immutable and a little bit odd.

be set in (one's) ways

To be rigid and unwilling to change one's habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.

Origin of Stuffed shirt

This phrase refers to a shirt being displayed on a dummy in a clothing shop. The dummy is hollow and has no use apart from filling the space occupied by the shirt. This phrase dates from around 1900.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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