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What does pineapple mean?
Australian slang for the yellow $50 banknote.
"He peeled off a couple of pineapples."
Origin
From the yellow color of the Australian $50 note.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'pineapple' in Australian slang?
It's the Australian fifty-dollar note, named for its yellow colour.
Why is a $50 note called a pineapple?
The Australian $50 banknote is yellow, the colour of a ripe pineapple.
How do you use 'pineapple' this way?
Use it for $50 notes, e.g. 'He peeled off a couple of pineapples.'
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