stuff

noun
/stʌf/

The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.

Other meanings

Abstract/figurative substance or character.
A melted mass of turpentine, tallow, etc., with which the masts, sides, and bottom of a ship are smeared for lubrication.

Synonyms

material

Kinds of stuff

recycling
precursor
atom
ammunition
aggregate
raw material
mineral
rock

Example sentences

“I don't even do that stuff anymore.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“I don't believe in that stuff.”
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0
“This is top-tier stuff.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Word history

From Old High German "stoffōn".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “stuff” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.