Street
coin
What does coin mean?
Profit or payment from a hustle, job, or talent.
"Make sure you get your coin before you do the work."
Origin
AAVE and ballroom-scene slang for money, widely used to mean getting paid. Boosted by drag culture and shows like RuPaul's Drag Race into the mainstream.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'coin' mean in slang?
It means money or profit. 'Getting your coin' means getting paid what you're owed.
Where is it used most?
It's big in AAVE and ballroom and drag culture, and went mainstream through shows like Drag Race.
Does 'coin' mean crypto?
Not in this sense — here it just means cash or money, not cryptocurrency.
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