Street
lettuce
What does lettuce mean?
Money, especially paper cash, named for the green color of US bills.
"He's got a pocket full of lettuce."
Origin
American slang for cash going back decades, riffing on the green color of dollar bills alongside terms like 'cabbage' and 'bread'. Kept alive through hip-hop and casual speech.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'lettuce' mean in slang?
It means cash money, named after the green color of US dollar bills.
Why is money called lettuce?
Because American bills are green, like a head of lettuce. It's part of a family of food-color money slang.
Is it old slang?
It's been around for decades but still pops up in hip-hop and everyday talk today.
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