simoleon

American  

[suh-moh-lee-uhn] / səˈmoʊ li ən /

noun

Slang.

1. a dollar.

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Etymology

Origin of simoleon

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

For this, Edith received 1 Simoleon a week, from a young adult named Jazz McFierce.

From Slate

After that point, her writing improves, too, and she goes on to successfully ghostwrite books in a single night, earning thousands of Simoleon per gig.

From The Verge

Remembering his advice to Polkadot over the value of concentration on the near-by, he centered his attention upon those labeled in his mind as the “hundred-and-fifty simoleon” class.

From Project Gutenberg

"Cortez panatella—two for a simoleon," Chancy replied.

From Project Gutenberg

But we never went after the simoleon in the toe of the sock under the loose brick in the corner of the kitchen hearth.

From Project Gutenberg