green stuff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of green stuff
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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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
He also delivers seasonality with all the green stuff you hunger for right now.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2021
He gave it a shake and the green stuff began to fizz like mad.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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