Greenback
/ˈɡriːnbæk/noun
A word for American dollar bills.
The price difference may be several greenbacks.
Often appears as...
- spend greenbacks
- save greenbacks
Usage tips
Slang
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Term
Greenback is informal, suitable for casual speech rather than official documents.
Could you lend me a few greenbacks until next week?
Pro Tip 2/3American English
Used primarily in American English, so it's less familiar to non-American English speakers.
In America, people often call money greenbacks.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Plural Specific
Can refer to any amount, not necessarily plural; 'greenback' can mean one dollar or many.
I only have one greenback with me.
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billcashcurrencynote
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