$$$
Created on Dec 04, 2017
Noun
1. Definition: Money
Word formation type: Other
Citation: Usually the speaker is referring to an amount significant enough to affect a person's decision to buy something or participate in an activity. This is similar to a texting abbreviation, and is very informal. The use of three dollar signs serves two purposes: to make sure it isn't a typo and there should be an amount written next to it, and to emphasize a large expense.
Citation date: Dec. 4, 2017
Source of citation: "…coordinate a ride to the airport, save lots of $$$, reduce emissions, make new friends" (Facebook post, 11-21-2017)
Explanation: From the dollar sign $ which we use to symbolize the dollar (at least in the United States).
Created on Dec 04, 2017
2. Definition: Expensive, pricey.
Word formation type: Other
Citation: This is similar to a texting abbreviation, and is very informal. The use of three dollar signs serves two purposes: to make sure it isn't a typo and there should be an amount written next to it, and to emphasize a large expense.
Citation date: Dec. 4, 2017
Source of citation: "It is, however, quite $$$ and during finals, so we wanted to gauge interest before reserving the rink. Please let me know what you think!" (Facebook post, 11-30-2017(
Explanation: From the dollar sign $ which we use to symbolize the dollar (at least in the United States).
Created on Dec 04, 2017