long greens
Definition
Noun (plural, informal, US slang):
- Paper money: "long greens" refers to banknotes or currency, especially in the context of cash.
Usage Examples
- (He always has a large amount of paper money with him.)
- (The transaction was completed using cash, not written payment methods.)
Advanced Usage
- "to flash long greens": to show off large amounts of cash.
- The gambler flashed his long greens at the table. (He displayed his money ostentatiously to impress others.)
Variants and Related Words
- Green (n, slang): money in general, often paper currency.
- He's got a lot of green from his business. (He has earned a significant amount of money.)
- Long (adj): in this context, "long" may imply a large amount or a stack of bills.
Synonyms
- Cash: money in the form of coins or banknotes.
- Currency: a system of money in general use.
- Dough: informal term for money.
- Bread: slang for money.
Idioms
- "to make long greens": to earn a large amount of money.
- After years of hard work, he finally started making long greens. (He began earning significant cash.)
Notes
- This term is primarily historical or niche in modern usage, often found in American slang from the early to mid-20th century. It is rarely used in contemporary conversation.