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brass
What does brass mean?
Northern English slang for money, as in 'where there's muck, there's brass.'
"He's got a fair bit of brass tucked away."
Origin
Believed to come from Northern scrap dealers seeking valuable materials like brass.
Frequently asked questions
What does brass mean in British slang?
It means money, particularly in Northern English, as in 'he's got a fair bit of brass.'
What does 'where there's muck, there's brass' mean?
It's a Northern English saying meaning there's money to be made in dirty or unglamorous work.
Where does brass for money come from?
It's thought to trace to Northern scrap dealers dealing in valuable materials like brass.
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