noun
Common
Jackson
JAK-suhn
Jackson (noun) means informal American slang for a twenty-dollar bill, from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on it. Example: “He slipped the valet a Jackson for parking the car.”
noun
1
Informal American slang for a twenty-dollar bill, from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on it.
"He slipped the valet a Jackson for parking the car."
How to use Jackson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for a US $20 bill.
When to use it
Informal, mostly spoken American slang.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Jackson.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- Jacksons
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He slipped the valet a _____ for parking the car.
Etymology
From the surname Jackson, formed as "son of Jack."
Synonyms
View more →
a twenty
twenty-dollar bill
twenty-spot
double sawbuck
Frequently asked questions
What does “Jackson” mean?
The word “Jackson” means informal American slang for a twenty-dollar bill, from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on it. In plain terms, slang for a US $20 bill.
How do you pronounce “Jackson”?
“Jackson” is pronounced JAK-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒæksən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jackson” in a sentence?
Here is “Jackson” used in a sentence: “He slipped the valet a Jackson for parking the car.”
What part of speech is “Jackson”?
“Jackson” is a noun.
Is “Jackson” a common word?
“Jackson” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Why is a twenty-dollar bill called a 'Jackson'?
The nickname comes from the portrait on the note. United States twenty-dollar bills feature President Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, on the front. Just as a hundred-dollar bill is nicknamed a 'Benjamin' for Benjamin Franklin, a twenty became a 'Jackson,' a casual American slang term for the denomination.
Is 'Jackson' formal or informal?
It is strictly informal slang. You would not see 'Jackson' on a receipt, in a bank, or in any official document, where the note is simply a twenty-dollar bill or a twenty. It belongs to casual, spoken American English, common in everyday talk about cash rather than in writing.
What are other slang names for U.S. money?
American slang labels many notes by their portraits or values. A one-dollar bill is a 'single,' a five is sometimes a 'Lincoln,' a ten a 'Hamilton,' and a hundred a 'Benjamin' or 'C-note.' A twenty is a 'Jackson.' Cash in general goes by 'bucks,' 'bread,' or 'dough.'
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Jackson:
