General
tyme machine
What does tyme machine mean?
A generic Wisconsin term for an automated teller machine, taken from a regional ATM network.
"I need to hit the TYME machine before the game."
Origin
From the TYME ('Take Your Money Everywhere') ATM network local to Wisconsin and Michigan's UP; the brand name became generic.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'TYME machine'?
It's a Wisconsin term for an ATM, used generically the way people elsewhere say 'ATM' or 'cash machine.'
Where does 'TYME machine' come from?
From the TYME ('Take Your Money Everywhere') ATM network local to Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where the brand name became generic.
How do you use 'TYME machine'?
Use it for any cash machine, like 'I need to hit the TYME machine before the game.'
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