Internet
bankroll
What does bankroll mean?
The money someone has available to spend or invest; as a verb, to fund something.
"His savings were the bankroll for the whole trip."
Origin
American English, literally a roll of banknotes.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bankroll' mean?
As a noun it's the money someone has available to spend or invest; as a verb it means to fund or financially back something.
Where does the word 'bankroll' come from?
It's American English, and literally means a roll of banknotes.
How do you use 'bankroll' as a verb?
Use it for funding something, e.g. 'An investor agreed to bankroll the startup.'
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
