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lizzies

What does lizzies mean?

Lizzies are British banknotes — named for Queen Elizabeth II, whose portrait was on every note for seventy years. A stack of lizzies is a stack of paper.

"Came home with a bag of lizzies."

Origin

From Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on Bank of England notes; pluralised as 'lizzies' for stacks.

Frequently asked questions

What does lizzies mean?
Lizzies is slang for money — specifically banknotes bearing the Queen's face.
How do you use lizzies in a sentence?
"I'm short on lizzies this week" means you're low on cash.
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