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stocking-filler

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Noun

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stocking-filler (plural stocking-fillers)

  1. Alternative form of stocking filler.
    • 1862 January 3, “New Publications”, in The New-York Times, volume XI, number 3208, New York, N.Y., page 3, column 5:
      A sensible Santa Claus would at once select the book as a universal stocking-filler.
    • 2007 December 19, Jane Flanagan, “Last minute gift tips: Be an island of Zen calm”, in The StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Sask., page C6:
      But seriously, a quick shopping expedition can yield all kinds of easy stocking-fillers that will round out your gift card purchase.
    • 2021 December 9, Lily Pearson, “Great gifts for kids”, in Evening Standard, page 20:
      From budget-friendly stocking-fillers to main present show-stoppers, put these on your list…
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