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jacobs

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒeɪkəbz// ja·cobs Slang

n. a slang word for money. It comes from the name of a famous person, but people just use it to talk about cash or being rich.

n. a slang term for money, specifically derived from Cockney rhyming slang 'Jacob's crackers' for 'knackers' or, more commonly in modern contexts, referring to 'Jacobs' as 'pounds'. Primarily used in British informal registers.


SIMPLE

He has plenty of Jacobs in his wallet today.

CONTEXTUAL

After working overtime all month, he finally had enough Jacobs to buy that new watch he wanted.

COMPLEX

While the term is less common than other slang for currency, you might still hear someone in London referring to their earnings as Jacobs when discussing their weekly budget.

Synonyms
Origin

Cockney rhyming slang - Jacob's Cream Crackers (a brand of crackers) = knackers

Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to money.

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