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

Jessica, who is wearing cheetah-print leggings, an orange-fringed cardigan and long green feather earrings as she video calls the BBC, says her boyfriend still puts effort in and "always looks great".

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Zoo staff were thrilled to finally meet the long green additions, which were seized by Spanish authorities in a 2017 bust of more than 600 illegally trafficked reptiles.

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I was in the crowd at New York City's Governors Ball when Roan came out painted head to toe in a rusty lime green, crown on top of her long green wig and a torch in one hand and a blunt in other.

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“This space is so gorgeous,” said Amber Iman, a nominee for her performance as the model Rafaela in “Lempicka,” as she edged her way up a set of stairs to the bar in a sequined bandeau top and long green skirt.

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Her black Marge Simpson-esque headpiece, long green nails and jewelry to match really nail the "what I wear to my rich husband’s funeral" vibe of the outfit.

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