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spondulicks
What does spondulicks mean?
An archaic, humorous term for money, still used for comic effect. Also spelled spondulix or spondoolies.
"Fork over the spondulicks and the bike's yours."
Origin
Mid-1800s; possibly from Greek 'spondylos' (vertebra), as stacked coins resemble a spine, or from a shell used as early money.
Frequently asked questions
What does spondulicks mean?
It's an archaic, humorous word for money or cash, still used today for comic effect.
Where does the word spondulicks come from?
It dates to the mid-1800s, possibly from the Greek 'spondylos' (vertebra), since stacked coins resemble a spine, or from a shell once used as early money.
How else is spondulicks spelled?
It also appears as spondulix and spondoolies.
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