devil's dust

"Devil's dust" is a slang term with various meanings, often associated with harmful or low-quality substances.

Definition

C2Street Slang

(informal, slang)A colloquial term for cocaine.

Example

  • He was caught with a small bag of devil's dust in his pocket.

C2Textile Industry

(technical, obsolete)A type of low-quality yarn made from reprocessed woolen rags.

Example

  • The factory produced devil's dust from old woolen garments.

C1General Use

(informal, metaphorical)Any harmful or dangerous substance, often used metaphorically.

Example

  • The chemicals in the air felt like devil's dust, making it hard to breathe.

C1Natural Phenomenon

(informal)A small whirlwind of dust and debris.

Example

  • A devil's dust spun across the field, scattering leaves and dirt.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "devil's dust":

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