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cash money

American  

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.
  1. cash, as distinguished from a check or money order.


Etymology

Origin of cash money

1895–1900;

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A slang term for cash money is “dead presidents.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

I don’t know whether this association means they’re unionized, but I would pay cash money to see all those sports mascots walking a picket line.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2022

A lot of people converted cash money into crypto because it is much safer and easier to carry.

From The Verge May 24, 2022

The winning bidder will have to pay 10% in cash, money order or by certified or cashier’s check after bidding.

From Seattle Times Jul. 2, 2021

She knew as well as Lyddie and Charles that they could never have managed without the cash money those calves brought in.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

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