long green

noun

, Slang.

1. paper money; cash.

Word History and Origins

Origin of long green¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Throughout New Mexico there are maybe 100 strains of the long green pods the state is known for, and connoisseurs like Farrar could probably Pepsi Challenge them.

From Eater

The long green blinds kept out the glare of the sunshine; and at first he saw the room but dimly.

From Project Gutenberg

The water dripped over the wheel, and long green beard trailed from its chin down the sluice.

From Project Gutenberg

Mollie Thurston stood up in the back of the motor car, waving a long green veil.

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Under the long green-paved avenues of gnarled oaks and of lichened beeches the white-robed brothers gathered to the sound.

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He did have watches of me while I did tie the other end of the long green string around my tooth.

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