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What does band mean?
A single stack of $1,000 held by a currency band; plural 'bands' for more.
"He bet a band on the game."
Origin
References the paper or rubber band binding a $1,000 stack.
Frequently asked questions
What is a band in money slang?
It's a thousand dollars — specifically a stack of bills held together by a currency band.
Why is $1,000 called a band?
Because a $1,000 stack of cash is typically bound with a paper or rubber band.
What does 'bands' mean?
It's the plural — multiple thousands of dollars, as in 'he's making bands.'
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