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Keep your eyes open. Make mistakes - because you will anyway - and remember that small stuff stinks but that it's also essential.
Adam Sadowsky

Meaning of "small stuff" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMALL STUFF

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMALL STUFF

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Small stuff is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SMALL STUFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Small-stuff

Small-stuff is a nautical and knot-tying term for thin string or twine, as opposed to the thick, heavy ropes that are more often used in sailing. It is commonly used in a whipping to bind the ends of ropes to prevent fraying. Historically, the term referred to cordage less than one inch in circumference. Much of the small-stuff onboard ships, especially that used for decorative or fancy ropework, was made by the sailors themselves reusing materials unlaid from old and leftover pieces of larger rope and cable.

Definition of small stuff in the English dictionary

The definition of small stuff in the dictionary is any light twine or yarn used aboard ship for serving lines, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMALL STUFF

small forward
small fry
small game
small goods
small hours
small intestine
small letter
small magpie
small pica
small potatoes
small print
small royal
small screen
small slam
small stores
small talk
small town
small waved umber
small white
small wonder

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMALL STUFF

breadstuff
do one´s stuff
dyestuff
feeding stuff
feedingstuff
feedstuff
foodstuff
greenstuff
hot stuff
kid stuff
kids´ stuff
overstuff
restuff
rough stuff
sob stuff
strut one´s stuff
stuff
that´s the stuff
tuff

Synonyms and antonyms of small stuff in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «small stuff» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMALL STUFF

Find out the translation of small stuff to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of small stuff from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «small stuff» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小东东
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cosas pequeñas
570 millions of speakers

English

small stuff
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छोटे सामान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاشياء الصغيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мелочи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pequenas coisas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছোট স্টাফ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petites choses
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barangan kecil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kleinigkeiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ささいなこと
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

작은 물건
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barang cilik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

công cụ nhỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறிய விஷயங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छोट्या छोट्या गोष्टी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Küçük şeyler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piccole cose
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

małe rzeczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дрібниці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

chestii mici
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μικρά πράγματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klein dinge
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

småsak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

små ting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of small stuff

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMALL STUFF»

The term «small stuff» is regularly used and occupies the 70.004 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMALL STUFF» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «small stuff» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «small stuff» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about small stuff

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7 QUOTES WITH «SMALL STUFF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word small stuff.
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Suzanne Fields
HBO has 28 million subscribers, small stuff compared to TBS, which can be seen in 88 million homes.
2
Mick Jones
You don't have to always write about big stuff. Writing is about expressing yourself, you know? It can be about small stuff, too.
3
Robert D. Kaplan
What happened on September 11th is at least, theoretically, small stuff compared to what can happen.
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Stella Maeve
Things aren't always easy, but you just have to keep going and don't let the small stuff bog you down.
5
Olivia Newton-John
I live every day to its fullest extent and I don't sweat the small stuff.
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Adam Sadowsky
Keep your eyes open. Make mistakes - because you will anyway - and remember that small stuff stinks but that it's also essential.
7
Liu Wen
I collect a lot of eco-friendly shopping bags that serve to separate my shoes other and other small stuff in my luggage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMALL STUFF»

Discover the use of small stuff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to small stuff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens
With their calm and reassuring advice Richard and Kris Carlson show teenagers how not to stress out about homework, peer pressures, dating, parents, and other potentially difficult areas.
Richard Carlson, 2011
2
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple ...
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff is a book that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy.
Richard Carlson, 2002
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love
Richard Carlson has helped millions of readers to reduce the stress in their everyday lives, with their families and in their jobs.
Richard Carlson, 2011
4
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at Work
In his new book, Richard Carlson shows readers how to interact more peaceably and joyfully with colleagues, clients and bosses.
Richard Carlson, 1999
5
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: Workbook
Enter this intriguing workbook with its universal appeal: it's aimed at anyone interested in reducing stress and improving their relationships.
Richard Carlson, 1999
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens Journal
The authors of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff offers teens a unique journal designed to allow them to vent about their stresses. Original. 100,000 first printing.
Richard Carlson, 2002
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms: Simple Ways to Stress ...
In the first new Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book in nine years, Kristine Carlson shows how moms can live with less stress and more happiness.
Kristine Carlson, 2012
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Men
The book includes such topics as: -Be a quitter -Get out of the serious mode -Rid yourself of a busy mind -Grant yourself one hour -See stress as non-sexy -Learning from other 'sweaters'
Richard Carlson, 2011
9
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to ...
Now, in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family, we see how not to let small annoyances in our home life get us down.
Richard Carlson, 2013
10
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Fathers
In Carlson's trademark short essay style, this little book provides insightful and inspirational advice for fathers. Compiled from his other bestselling "Don't Sweat" books, this will make a small but perfectly formed gift.
Richard Carlson, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMALL STUFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term small stuff is used in the context of the following news items.
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You Can Now Get Free Shipping On Amazon For Small Items …
These items include things like makeup, mobile phone accessories and earplugs, you know, small stuff that probably doesn't cost as much to ship anyway. «Tech Times, Jun 15»
2
It's Small Stuff That Ends Presidential Runs
U.S. presidential campaigns usually aren't sunk by major policy mistakes or the attacks of an opponent. They result from self-inflicted, unforced errors. This was ... «Bloomberg View, May 15»
3
Angela Mollard: 35 annoying things that benefit no-one, ever
Long ago I worked out that if you work yourself into a state of apoplexy about the “small stuff” you'll sail calm and sanguine through the big problems. Here, then ... «NEWS.com.au, Apr 15»
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Don't forget the small stuff in your bug-out bag
But what about the numerous small items that can make a big difference? There are many of these seemingly minor items that could help you avoid a major ... «Personal Liberty Digest, Apr 15»
5
Improving Pedestrian Safety Is About The Small Stuff
And to avoid the ideological battle, moderates should encourage safety less through draconian “road diet” measures, than the various small, sensible traffic ... «Forbes, Mar 15»
6
Will it matter a year from now? The 'small stuff' litmus test: Will it …
Me and “stuck”? Not! I told myself not to sweat the small stuff and ruin my day. Folks, I was not only sweating —literally, but on the verge of “bad mood walking.”. «SoutholdLOCAL, Feb 15»
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Why cops need to sweat the 'small stuff'
Having a strategy and executing that strategy well are two different things. ... the city shouldn't even bother with enforcement when it comes to small crimes. «New York Post, Dec 14»
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Nick Grimshaw dresses as EastEnders' Dot Cotton on Sweat The …
Nick takes part in the sketch alongside Sweat The Small Stuff's team captain Melvin O'Doom and celebrity guest Lacey Turner. And guess who Melvin dresses ... «Reveal, Nov 14»
9
Get a Life: Avoid sweating the small stuff
Small events like the aforementioned can drive you crazy if you don't put them in perspective. However, I have found that most of us, and I'm including myself, ... «The State Journal-Register, Nov 14»
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Why Fangate Goes All the Way Back to the Kennedy-Nixon Debates
Sweating the Small Stuff .... fans, the size of the lectern, or the chairs behind the candidates, when it came to debates, campaigns would sweat the small stuff. «Slate Magazine, Oct 14»

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