| 词组 | funny money |
| 释义 | Idiom funny money money that has been printed by criminals, or which has come from dishonest activities.He was caught passing funny money through the business. funny money noun 1 counterfeit or play currency US, 1938. 2 during the Vietnam war, military payment certificates. The certificates were handed out to the military instead of currency to prevent black market use of the US dollar. Denominations of the certificates ranged from five cents to 20 dollars US, 1965. 3 any foreign currency. A resolutely English coinage, disregarding Scottish notes and sneering at the Euro UK, 1984. 4 the scrip issued in Alberta by the Canadian Social Credit party, which advocated free credit and monetary reform; the party became known as the 'funny-money party' CANADA, 1958. 5 promotional coupons issued by casinos to match money bets US, 2003 funny money1. Counterfeit money. He got arrested for trying to use funny money at a department store. 2. Money that can only be used in a certain place. You can't use that funny money here—it's only good at the school store. 3. Cash in a foreign currency. We need to exchange this funny money before our flight home. funny money1. Sl. counterfeit money. The bank teller spotted the funny money in the man's deposit almost immediately. 2. Fig. temporary or substitute money, good only in certain places. What am I going to do with all this funny money when I leave here? It's no good anywhere else. 3. Fig. foreign currency. (Jocular.) We had better buy some gifts and get rid of some of this funny money before our flight. funny moneyCounterfeit money; also, money from an obscure or questionable source. For example, The police warned storekeepers that some funny money was being passed around town. This expression probably endures because of its rhyme. [1930s] funny money1. n. counterfeit money. The bank teller spotted the funny money in the man’s deposit almost immediately. 2. n. military script; temporary or substitute money, good only in certain places. What am I going to do with all this funny money when I leave here? It’s no good anywhere else. 3. n. foreign currency. (Jocular.) We had better buy some gifts and get rid of some of this funny money before our flight. funny moneyPeculiar currency, either because it is counterfeit or because it comes from dubious sources. This expression originated in the United States in the 1930s and became popular after World War II, when American tourists began to use it for any foreign currency as well. It is somewhat derogatory, implying that foreign money is not as “real” or has less worth than domestic currency. |
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