noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for a cash machine.
When to use it
Very informal and regional — most English speakers will say "ATM" or "cashpoint" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tillies
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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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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).
