Spondulicks

Spondulicks

/spɒnˈdjuːlɪks/
Noun General British

British (and American) humorous slang for money.

Etymology & History

British (and American) humorous slang for money. Origin uncertain, possibly Greek 'spondulikos' or made-up word. 19th century. Playful term. Americans use 'spondulix' variant.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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