funny money
The term "funny money" is often used in informal contexts to describe various forms of dubious or fake currency.
Definition
C1Finance
(informal, slang)Fake or illegally produced currency meant to look like genuine money.
Example
- He was arrested for trying to use funny money at the store.
C1Finance
(informal, slang)Money obtained through deceitful or sneaky means.
Example
- She got rich off some funny money deals.
C1Economics
(informal)Currency that has been artificially inflated and lacks real value.
Example
- The country's economy collapsed due to its reliance on funny money.
B2Everyday
(informal)An extremely high price for something, often seen as unreasonable.
Example
- They charged funny money for a simple dinner.
A2Play
(informal)Fake currency used in games or for recreational purposes.
Example
- The kids were playing with funny money from their Monopoly game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "funny money":
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