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pesos
What does pesos mean?
Money or cash, used loosely regardless of actual currency.
"I need my pesos before the weekend."
Origin
The Spanish word for the peso currency, adopted into US slang — especially among Latino communities and hip-hop — as a casual term for money of any kind.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pesos' mean in slang?
It just means money or cash, used casually even when no actual pesos are involved.
Do you have to be Latino to say it?
No, but it has roots in Latino communities and is borrowed from the Spanish currency word for the peso.
Is it the same as 'dinero'?
Close — both are Spanish-rooted money slang, with dinero literally meaning 'money' and pesos meaning the currency.
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