folding money

American  

noun

Informal.

1. paper money.

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folding money British  

noun

1. informal paper money

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Etymology

Origin of folding money

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“The places where you go to give your coins, and get credit at the store and get cash – you know, folding money – those have not been working. Stores have been closed,” Powell said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2020

“The places where you go to give your coins, and get credit at the store and get cash — you know, folding money — those have not been working. Stores have been closed,” Powell said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2020

I’d rather have tipped him in cash, but I had no folding money, and if I had, I might have tipped $4.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2013

More often than not of late, readers have been rewarded with reports of teams folding, money hemorrhaging, talent leaving and attendances dwindling.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2012

Thanks to Pa, I had some folding money in my pocket.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney