green stuff

noun

, Slang.

1. paper money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of green stuff¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

“There’s only so much energy anyone has to fight pipelines or work on utility scale green stuff,” she said.

From Seattle Times

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

So even though other players might concur with the sort of assessment Claire Liu, an American ranked in the Top 100, provided after facing Swiatek in Paris this year — “I’d say she’s good on pretty much any surface” — the subject of playing on the slick green stuff tends to bring certain sentiments to mind for the 22-year-old from Poland.

From Seattle Times

So even though other players might concur with the sort of assessment Claire Liu, an American ranked in the Top 100, provided after facing Swiatek in Paris this year - “I’d say she’s good on pretty much any surface” — the subject of playing on the slick green stuff tends to bring certain sentiments to mind for the 22-year-old from Poland.

From Washington Times

“A moose’s life is eating as much as you can when there’s green stuff outside. Then follows the breeding season. Then, it’s spending time laying low until spring comes around. It doesn’t sound terribly exciting, but it could be a dream life for some,” Kantar said.

From Washington Post

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