In Australian conversation, I’m stuffed has several common meanings. After a large meal, it usually means “I’m too full to eat more”. After a long day, it may mean “I’m exhausted”. If you have forgotten an important deadline, I’m stuffed can also mean “I’m in trouble”.
A: Do you want dessert?
B: No, thanks. I’m stuffed.
The situation selects the meaning; there is no single fixed translation. The phrase is informal and sounds natural in both Australian and British English. For formal leave, say I’m exhausted or I’m unwell; to describe a difficult position, use I’m in trouble.
https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/words-we-use-to-be-stuffed/zu8mqhyj3
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stuffed
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