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What does bar mean?
Slang for a large round sum — a million rand in South Africa; also used for £1,000 in some British usage.
"The house went for a couple bar."
Origin
South African slang for R1,000,000; also appears in British money slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bar' mean in money slang?
It's a large round sum — a million rand in South Africa, and £1,000 in some British usage.
Is a 'bar' always a million?
In South African slang a bar is a million rand, but in parts of British slang it means a grand (£1,000), so context matters.
How do you use 'bar' for money?
For example: 'The house went for a couple bar' — a couple of million (or thousand, depending on region).
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