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kapusta
What does kapusta mean?
Russian slang for money, literally 'cabbage,' echoing green-vegetable money metaphors.
"He came back from the deal with plenty of kapusta."
Origin
Russian for 'cabbage,' used as money slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'kapusta' mean?
It's Russian slang for money — literally the word for 'cabbage.'
Why does 'kapusta' mean money?
It plays on the green-vegetable-as-cash metaphor, much like calling money 'cabbage' or 'lettuce' in English.
How do you say kapusta?
Roughly 'kah-POOS-tah,' from the Russian капуста.
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