Counterfeit money.
Funny money
Example Sentences
"That looks like funny money to me."
"Don't accept any funny money."
Etymology & History
Alliterative phrase for counterfeit currency. "Funny" meaning suspicious or fake. In use since the early-mid 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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