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doing units
What does doing units mean?
Slang for earning money in significant quantity, often by moving product.
"Ever since the shop opened they've been doing units."
Origin
Urban slang; 'units' as measures of money made.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'doing units' mean?
It means making a lot of money, often through selling or moving a high volume of product.
How do you use 'doing units'?
For example: 'Since they opened the shop, they've been doing units' — meaning earning big.
Is 'doing units' about drugs?
It can imply moving product of any kind; in some contexts it hints at illicit sales, but it's used broadly for making serious money.
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