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What does bank mean?
Slang for a big pile of money; 'make bank' means to earn a lot.
"She's making bank freelancing these days."
Origin
Word traces to Italian 'banca' (a money-changer's bench); 'make bank' popularized in the 1990s.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bank' mean as slang?
It means a large amount of money. 'Making bank' means earning a lot.
How do you use 'make bank' in a sentence?
Say it when someone earns well, e.g. 'She's making bank freelancing these days.'
Where does the slang 'bank' come from?
The word traces to Italian 'banca,' a money-changer's bench; the phrase 'make bank' became popular in the 1990s.
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