1stuff 
/ˈstʌf/ noun
/ˈstʌf/ noun [noncount] 1 informal a : materials, supplies, or equipment
▪ She got out the cooking stuff to bake some cookies. ▪ computers, word processors, and stuff like that ▪ I need a place to store my stuff.
b : a group or pile of things that are not specifically described
▪ Pick that stuff up off the floor. 2 informal — used to refer to something when you do not need to name exactly what it is ▪ They sold tons of the stuff. ▪ Trust me. This stuff works. ▪ That stuff's expensive. ▪ She wears cool stuff. ▪ They're giving away free stuff at the door. ▪ I didn't like her early books, but her recent stuff is very good. ▪ The stuff he says about me is just not true. ▪ I drink wine and beer occasionally, but I never touch the hard stuff. [=hard liquor; alcoholic drinks like whiskey, vodka, etc.] — see also hot stuff, kid stuff 3 informal — used to speak in a general way about something that is talked about, written about, etc. ▪ There's some fascinating stuff in this book. ▪ I can't believe the stuff teenagers talk about. 4 informal — used to describe the quality of a performance, experience, etc. ▪ The presentation of facts in history can be pretty dull stuff. [=can be pretty dull] ▪ This is great stuff [=is very enjoyable] for music fans. 5 informal : actions or behavior of a particular kind
▪ How do they get away with such stuff? ▪ Don't try any funny stuff. ▪ There's all this crazy stuff going on. ▪ He does stuff that bugs his parents. 6 : personality or character
▪ He's a coward but his brother is made of sterner/tougher stuff. [=his brother is a stronger/tougher person] ▪ A person who has the right stuff [=who has the necessary personal qualities] will do well here. 7 : the material that something is made of
▪ The floor tiles are made of very tough stuff. — often used figuratively ▪ He has the stuff of greatness. [=he has the qualities that can make a person great] ▪ Her partying became the stuff of legend. [=became very famous or legendary] 8 baseball : the ability to throw pitches that are hard to hit
▪ a pitcher with good stuff
▪ She got out the cooking stuff to bake some cookies. ▪ computers, word processors, and stuff like that ▪ I need a place to store my stuff.
b : a group or pile of things that are not specifically described
▪ Pick that stuff up off the floor.
▪ How do they get away with such stuff? ▪ Don't try any funny stuff. ▪ There's all this crazy stuff going on. ▪ He does stuff that bugs his parents.
▪ He's a coward but his brother is made of sterner/tougher stuff. [=his brother is a stronger/tougher person] ▪ A person who has the right stuff [=who has the necessary personal qualities] will do well here.
▪ The floor tiles are made of very tough stuff. — often used figuratively ▪ He has the stuff of greatness. [=he has the qualities that can make a person great] ▪ Her partying became the stuff of legend. [=became very famous or legendary]
▪ a pitcher with good stuff
and stuff
informal — used in speech to refer to things that are similar to the thing just mentioned ▪ They asked me about my plans for the future and stuff. ▪ The store sells TVs and stereos and stuff (like that).
do your stuff
informal : to do the things that you are able to do well : to do things that you are known for doing
▪ You'll succeed if you just get out there and do your stuff.
▪ You'll succeed if you just get out there and do your stuff.
know your stuff
informal : to be an expert at something
▪ When it comes to gardening, she really knows her stuff. [=she knows a lot about gardening]
▪ When it comes to gardening, she really knows her stuff. [=she knows a lot about gardening]
show your stuff
informal : to show what you are able to do : to show your skills
▪ The competition gives young performers a chance to show their stuff.
▪ The competition gives young performers a chance to show their stuff.
strut your stuff — see 1strut
