green stamp
"Green stamps" were a popular loyalty program in the 20th century, acting as a precursor to modern rewards systems, and also used in slang to refer to speeding tickets or money.
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Definition
B2Consumer Rewards
(historical)A stamp given to shoppers by retailers, collected and exchanged for goods or discounts.
Example
- She saved green stamps for months to get a new toaster.
C1Slang
(informal)A term used to refer to a speeding ticket.
Example
- He got a green stamp on his way home for speeding.
C1Slang
(informal)A colloquial term for money or currency.
Example
- He was paid in green stamps for his work.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "green stamp":
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