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ton
What does ton mean?
London slang for one hundred — a hundred pounds, or a hundred miles per hour.
"That jacket set me back a ton."
Origin
'Ton' as a round hundred; long-standing British slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ton' mean in British slang?
It means one hundred — usually a hundred pounds, but also a hundred miles per hour.
How much is a 'ton' of money?
A ton is £100.
Does 'ton' only mean money?
No — it can also mean 100 mph, as in 'doing a ton' on a motorway or motorbike.
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