noun
dosh
dosh
Dosh (noun) means Money, especially in casual British speech. Example: “He'd saved up enough dosh for a decent second-hand car.”
noun
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Money, especially in casual British speech.
"He'd saved up enough dosh for a decent second-hand car."
How to use dosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal British word for money.
When to use it
Very informal — chiefly British slang.
Common pairings
loads of dosh
earn some dosh
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Etymology
Origin unclear; possibly a blend of "dough" and "cash," both existing slang terms for money.
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What does “dosh” mean?
The word “dosh” means money, especially in casual British speech. In plain terms, informal British word for money.
How do you pronounce “dosh”?
“Dosh” is pronounced dosh (/dɒʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dosh” in a sentence?
Here is “dosh” used in a sentence: “He'd saved up enough dosh for a decent second-hand car.”
What part of speech is “dosh”?
“Dosh” is a noun.
