noun

dosh

Dosh (noun) means Money, especially in casual British speech. Example: “He'd saved up enough dosh for a decent second-hand car.”

noun

Money, especially in casual British speech.

"He'd saved up enough dosh for a decent second-hand car."

How to use dosh

Learner’s notes

In 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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He'd saved up enough _____ for a decent second-hand car.

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.