Grand

Grand

/ษกrรฆnd/
Noun United Kingdom

Used in place of thousand (i.e. “This house is worth 140 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
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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