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
“This is the Northwest — green stuff grows,” she says.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2022
He also delivers seasonality with all the green stuff you hunger for right now.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2021
She had really gross habits, like eating the green stuff in between her toes and sucking on her knuckles.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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