Used in place of thousand (i.e. “This house is worth 140 grand”).
Grand
Example Sentences
"It cost me five grand."
"Thirty grand for that car."
Etymology & History
British thousand pounds or magnificent. Context determines. 'Five grand' means £5,000. British money slang and magnificence.
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
Slang
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