Used in place of thousand (i.e. “This house is worth 140 grand”).
Grand
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Grand, that is."
"I've never seen such a Grand in all my life."
Etymology & History
British thousand pounds or magnificent. Context determines. 'Five grand' means ยฃ5,000. British money slang and magnificence.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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