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What does ackers mean?
British slang for money, originally soldiers' talk.
"Fresh off deployment with a pocketful of ackers."
Origin
British military slang from Egypt, from the Egyptian piastre ('akka').
Frequently asked questions
What does ackers mean?
It's British slang for money, originally used by soldiers.
Where does the word ackers come from?
From British military slang in Egypt, derived from the Egyptian piastre ('akka').
Is ackers still used?
It's an older, classic bit of British slang — recognized but heard far less than 'quid' or 'dosh' today.
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