Also means
fluff
Usage Note
Bourre refers to the loose filler material — wool fibres, cotton wadding, or similar — used to stuff upholstery or pad garments. In slang, à la bourre is a very common expression meaning 'running late': je suis à la bourre ('I'm running late'). The gender is feminine when used in the stuffing sense.
Examples
"Je suis complètement à la bourre ce matin."
Natural Translation
I am completely running late this morning.

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