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c-note
What does c-note mean?
A C-note is a hundred-dollar bill, 'C' being the Roman numeral for 100.
"He peeled off three C-notes without blinking."
Origin
American slang, 20th century; 'C' = Roman numeral 100.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'C-note'?
It's slang for a one-hundred-dollar bill.
Why is it called a 'C-note'?
Because 'C' is the Roman numeral for 100, so a C-note is a hundred-dollar note.
How do you use 'C-note'?
As casual money slang: 'He peeled off three C-notes without blinking.'
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