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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