A term for ยฃ500.
Monkey
Example Sentences
"That cost me a monkey!"
"He owes me two monkeys."
Etymology & History
British slang for ยฃ500. Possibly from 500 rupee note with monkey on it (British India). Criminal and gambling slang spread to general usage. 'Cost me a monkey' means cost ยฃ500.
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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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