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
It was like Linda Blair in “The Exorcist,” only none of the green stuff.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022
Coraline’s mother looked in the fridge and found a sad little tomato and a piece of cheese with green stuff growing on it.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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