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gouda
What does gouda mean?
Slang for money coined as wordplay on the cheese-for-money tradition, using the Dutch cheese variety.
"That deal brought in a whole lot of gouda."
Origin
Popularized by rapper E-40, who said it was inspired by the older terms 'cheese' and 'cheddar.'
Frequently asked questions
What does gouda mean in slang?
It means money, coined as wordplay on the older 'cheese' and 'cheddar' slang using the name of the Dutch cheese.
Who popularized gouda as slang for money?
Rapper E-40 helped popularize it, saying it was inspired by the earlier money terms 'cheese' and 'cheddar.'
Why is cheese slang for money?
Calling money 'cheese' is a long-running hip-hop and street tradition, and 'gouda' extends the joke by swapping in a specific cheese variety.
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