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readies
What does readies mean?
Cash money, especially notes ready to spend.
"He paid in readies, no questions asked."
Origin
From 'ready money'; British slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'readies' mean?
It means cash in hand, especially banknotes ready to spend right away.
Where does 'readies' come from?
It's a clip of 'ready money', meaning money you have on you and can use immediately.
How is 'readies' used?
Typically about paying in cash, as in 'He paid in readies, no questions asked.'
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