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moola

or moo·lah

[ moo-luh, -lah ]

/ ˈmu lə, -lɑ /

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noun Slang.

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Origin of moola

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin uncertain

Words nearby moola

Moog synthesizer, mooi, moo juice, mook, mool, moola, moolah, mooli, mooloo, moolvie, Moomba

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How to use moola in a sentence

I went direct to the house of the Moola, for my thoughts were ever with my daughter, and my soul yearned to know her fate.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor
The result would mean more moola for Phelps and higher efficiency for his operations, and to the devil with the rest of the world.
Highways in Hiding|George Oliver Smith
Old Moola, not suspecting my intentions, came out from her hut, and promised to reward the victor.
Charley Laurel|W. H. G. Kingston
"That alters the case materially," said the Moola, pocketing the money.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor

And my child too was safe; she was in friendly hands, and the Moola would be a father to her.
Confessions of a Thug|Philip Meadows Taylor