red stuff

noun

1. a compound of oil and sesquioxide of iron used for polishing brass, steel, silver, etc.; crocus or rouge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red stuff¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

I woke up stuck to the sheets with some red stuff that may have come out of a glass spilled on its side of the bed next to me.

From The Daily Beast

I took a seat on the red stuff sofa without being invited, and Bevere dropped into his chair.

From Project Gutenberg

More than once he saw the clouds of red stuff spurting in the distance.

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The frescoes on the walls were almost obliterated by age, and were partially covered by dull red stuff.

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She saw the Dowager's paint t'other day, and asked her why she wore that red stuff—didn't you, Trix?

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That dark red stuff whatever they call it—six bundles together and then another like an umbrella on the top.

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