small stuff

noun

, Nautical.

1. small cordage, as marlines, yarns, etc.

small stuff

noun

1. nautical any light twine or yarn used aboard ship for serving lines, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of small stuff¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

"There were so many problems, most of the small stuff we had to fix ourselves."

From BBC

At least nobody can accuse Asia’s soccer authorities of failing to sweat the small stuff.

From New York Times

The small stuff is what thrilled them the most.

From Los Angeles Times

That is why he and his friend set up their own charity, first for “small stuff” like food and now providing supplies and even vehicles.

From New York Times

“But right now, I think the small stuff that we read about, we can kind of work around.”

From New York Times