Street
bands
What does bands mean?
Used to talk about wealth, earnings, or the cost of something pricey.
"That watch ran him five bands."
Origin
"Bands" for money comes from the rubber bands wrapped around stacks of bills, with one band meaning roughly $1,000. It was cemented in hip-hop, notably by Juicy J's 2012 hit referencing making it rain bands.
Frequently asked questions
What does bands mean in slang?
Bands means stacks of cash — from the rubber bands around bundles of bills; a "band" is $1,000.
Where did bands come from?
It refers to the rubber bands around stacks of money and was popularized in hip-hop.
How much is a band?
A band usually means one thousand dollars.
How do you use bands in a sentence?
For example: "he's got bands" — meaning a lot of cash.
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