stuffed-up

Can't breathe well

Stuffed-up describes nasal passages blocked by mucus, typically from a cold or allergies: I've been stuffed-up all week.

The condition makes breathing through the nose difficult and often affects the voice.

The phrase can also describe a stuffed-up drain or pipe—anything clogged and unable to flow freely.

nasal

congested

Blocked by overcrowding

  • sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
  • mucusProtective bodily secretion
  • blockedPassage prevented or impeded

clogged · sniffles · phlegm · postnasal · rhinitis · allergies · cold · flu · decongestant · antihistamine

discomfort

achy

Mildly, persistently painful

miserable · unwell · fatigued · drowsy · sleepy · malaise · irritable · foggy · groggy · run-down

Opposites
nasal airflow

stuffed-upclear

Without obstruction or fog

uncongested · unblocked · open · decongested · unobstructed

respiratory health

stuffed-uphealthy

In good physical condition

well · recovered · fit as a fiddle

Family

stuff, stuffed, stuffing, stuffy, stuffs, unstuffed, upped

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G