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singles
What does singles mean?
Slang for $1 bills, especially a wad of small denominations.
"I need a stack of singles for the vending machines."
Origin
From 'single' dollar bills.
Frequently asked questions
What are singles in money?
They're $1 bills, especially a wad of them for small purchases, tips, or vending machines.
Why get singles?
People break larger bills into singles for tipping, laundry, vending machines, or anywhere exact small amounts are needed.
Is 'singles' slang or standard English?
It's informal but very widely understood — a common everyday word for one-dollar bills.
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