wonga
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of wonga
C20: possibly from Romany wongar coal
Example Sentences
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However, there is an ungallant suggestion that Ms Campbell could be ditched for someone more bankable, if some high-roller came through with enough wonga.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2013
When you're pulling in that kind of wonga, it's clearly difficult to know what to want for Christmas.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 26, 2012
A million is a few seconds, a trillion is 30 years – it's a lot of wonga.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 6, 2012
Carlito woke up and resolved to make his dream come true: he would build that tower of wonga and invite City to help him!
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2010
RE: 1245 - If the Arsenal game later is anything like West Ham's 1st visit to the Grove, then Sport Relief is in for some serious wonga!
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2010
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