noun
greenback
Greenback (noun) means any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.
noun
1
Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.
2
The United States dollar.
3
A unit of American currency issued during the Civil War by the Treasury Department.
4
A wave that has not yet begun to break.
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Etymology
From green + back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of greenback?
"greenback" (noun) means any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve.
What are the different meanings of greenback?
"greenback" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any bill that is legal tender in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the Federal Reserve; 2. The United States dollar; 3. A unit of American currency issued during the Civil War by the Treasury Department.