green stuff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of green stuff
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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The chef joked that the green stuff on our plate was avocado paste.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Since the green stuff is new to this universe, people argued that it's out of place, demanding the writers explain where it comes from sooner rather than later.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2023
“From a distance, it’s just green stuff, but under a microscope, it’s really pretty. This is not a lowly organism. To us, this is a really pretty thing. “
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2022
As peak moss season hits the Pacific Northwest, many Seattleites are looking for ways to get rid of velvety green stuff in a pet friendly, environmentally-safe manner.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2022
I passed it back to him on Tuesday, in spite of the green stuff growing on one side.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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