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Tillie

Tillie (noun) means informal slang for an ATM (automated teller machine). Example: “I need to hit the tillie before we go — I'm out of cash.”

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Informal slang for an ATM (automated teller machine).
"I need to hit the tillie before we go — I'm out of cash."

How to use Tillie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual slang for a cash machine.

When to use it

Very informal and regional — most English speakers will say "ATM" or "cashpoint" instead.

Word forms

Tillies plural

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Etymology

A playful nickname, likely a punning stretch from "till" (a cash register or money drawer) combined with the familiar girl's name Tillie.

Rhymes for Tillie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tillie” mean?

The word “Tillie” means informal slang for an ATM (automated teller machine). In plain terms, casual slang for a cash machine.

How do you use “Tillie” in a sentence?

Here is “Tillie” used in a sentence: “I need to hit the tillie before we go — I'm out of cash.”

What part of speech is “Tillie”?

“Tillie” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Tillie?

"Tillie" (noun) means informal slang for an ATM (automated teller machine).

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