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dead presidents
What does dead presidents mean?
Slang for American banknotes, referencing the deceased leaders pictured on them.
"All I want is a wallet full of dead presidents."
Origin
US bills depict deceased leaders; historically imprecise since Franklin and Hamilton were never presidents.
Frequently asked questions
What does dead presidents mean?
It's slang for US paper money, referencing the deceased leaders pictured on the bills.
Are all the people on US bills presidents?
No — the term is historically imprecise, since Benjamin Franklin ($100) and Alexander Hamilton ($10) were never presidents.
Is dead presidents an old term?
It's a long-standing, classic slang phrase for cash, popular in hip-hop and everyday speech.
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