hard stuff

noun

, Slang.

1. strongly addictive drugs.
2. liquor with a high alcoholic content; hard liquor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard stuff¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The government also wants to announce the hard stuff now so that it feels like a distant memory by the time of the election.

From BBC

Hern does not shy away from the hard stuff.

From Los Angeles Times

“I do not want to put a child into this world that has to go through all of the hard stuff that I’ve lived, and I feel like that is my choice.”

From Los Angeles Times

We’re also going to dig into the hard stuff.

From New York Times

As barista Laura Honey wrote in Homes & Gardens last year, "newer, gentler methods" of decaffeinating coffee while retaining "the oils, antioxidants, and fiber that you would drink from a regular cup of coffee" means that there are plenty of decent options that evoke the flavor of the hard stuff without the stimulants.

From Salon

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