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Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Top 50 slang words for money revealed including ‘shekels' and ‘spondulicks'
Go to the bottom of this story to find the top 50 list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOOMERS call it "cash", while Gen Z prefer to use "paper" – this is how different ages talk about money. A poll of 2,000 adults found Gen Z is the most likely generation to use slang terms, with 58% adopting new phrases, compared to just 19% of Boomers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up With the way we pay for things continually evolving, so is the language we use to communicate these payments, and as such 29% believe the word "cash" may die out entirely one day. Longstanding phrases such as "lolly" (67%), "shekels" (35%) and "folding green" (13%) are widely used by the over 65s, but are rarely recognised or used by Gen Z or Millennials. However, terms such as "stacks" (32%) and "P's" (27%) are more commonly said by Gen Zs. Despite the introduction of cashless payments, 71% of Brits agree the decline of cash is not inevitable, with 82% believing it's important to have it readily available. Ross Borkett, banking director at Post Office, which commissioned the research said: 'Money, how we talk about it and how we use it, has always been a unique part of British culture. 'Such a wide range of phrases are being used for money, showing how entrenched cash still is within our society. 'Whether you need money to pay the window cleaner or own a local shop and need to deposit your daily takings, we believe cash matters, and it seems so does the public. 'While we're seeing a shift towards contactless and digital payments, this research highlights that Brits still find value in having access to cash - whether they call it 'quid' or 'coin'.' It's not just different generations which have slang terms for money; the research also found that where you live can impact your cash vocabulary. For example, "dosh" is most popular in the North East, while "bread" is most likely to be said by people in the South East. But in Northern Ireland "bank" and "moolah" are popular terms. This has resulted in more than a quarter (27%) of Brits travelling to a different part of the UK and hearing an unfamiliar term for cash. Common ways to pick up these quirky phrases are from parents (42%) and friends (46%), according to the OnePoll data. Dr Lynn Robson, lecturer in English Literature at Oxford University, said: 'As money has evolved from shells and coins to plastic and digital forms, so too has the language we use to describe it. Brit top 50 terms for money 1. Cash 2. Quid 3. Fiver 4. Tenner 5. Coin 6. Notes 7. Change 8. Dosh 9. Grand (or G - £1000) 10. Dough 11. Funds 12. Bucks 13. Bills 14. Coppers 15. Bank 16. Loot 17. Ton (£100) 18. Brass 19. Bread 20. Readies 21. Wonga 22. Lolly 23. Moolah 24. Pony (£25) 25. Monkey (£500) 26. Shrapnel 27. Smackers 28. Wedge 29. Score 30. Peanuts 31. Spondulicks (or Spondoolies) 32. Squids 33. Plastic 34. Paper 35. Shekels 36. Greenbacks 37. Stacks 38. Green 39. Foldin' stuff 40. Bob / Tenners and Twenties 41. Benjamins 42. Crust 43. Ching 44. Large 45. Cheddar 46. Beans 47. Folding green 48. Bangers and mash 49. P's 50. Racks 'Despite the changes in how we pay for things, 'cash' - which has been used in our language for over 500 years - is still the most popular word for money. "When it comes to the language of money, there are many cultural influences that can move phrases from the margins to mainstream culture. 'For example, sayings like "loot" are infiltrating conversations due to the popularity of games like Minecraft, but it is still those closest to us which have the greatest impact on our language.' Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Top 50 British words for money - from 'dough' to 'spondoolies' and 'moolah'
The way Brits refer to money varies greatly between generations, with 'cash' being the term of choice for Boomers and 'paper' preferred by Gen Z, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 adults showed that 58 per cent of Gen Z use contemporary slang for money, whereas only 19 per cent of Boomers do the same. Older phrases such as 'lolly', 'shekels', and 'folding green' remain popular with over-65s, yet these are rarely recognised or used by the younger generations. In contrast, trendy terms like 'stacks' and 'P's' are part of Gen Z's vernacular. Ross Borkett, banking director at Post Office, which conducted the study, commented to say: "Money, how we talk about it and how we use it, has always been a unique part of British culture. "Such a wide range of phrases are being used for money, showing how entrenched cash still is within our society. "Whether you need money to pay the window cleaner or own a local shop and need to deposit your daily takings, we believe cash matters, and it seems so does the public." The research also indicates that regional dialects influence the language we use for money, with terms varying greatly across the UK. In the North East, 'dosh' is widely used, whereas 'bread' is popular in the South East. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, the preferred slang comprises 'bank' and 'moolah'. Dr Lynn Robson, lecturer in English Literature at Oxford University, said: "As money has evolved from shells and coins to plastic and digital forms, so too has the language we use to describe it. "Despite the changes in how we pay for things, 'cash' - which has been used in our language for over 500 years - is still the most popular word for money. "When it comes to the language of money, there are many cultural influences that can move phrases from the margins to mainstream culture. "For example, sayings like 'loot' are infiltrating conversations due to the popularity of games like Minecraft, but it is still those closest to us which have the greatest impact on our language." Top 50 British words for money: Cash Quid Fiver Tenner Coin Notes Change Dosh Grand (or G - £1000) Dough Funds Bucks Bills Coppers Bank Loot Ton (£100) Brass Bread Readies Wonga Lolly Moolah Pony (£25) Monkey (£500) Shrapnel Smackers Wedge Score Peanuts Spondulicks (or Spondoolies) Squids Plastic Paper Shekels Greenbacks Stacks Green Foldin' stuff Bob Benjamins Crust Ching Large Cheddar Beans Folding green Bangers and mash P's Racks
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Top 50 phrases Brits use to describe money - and the ones at risk of dying out
A new study has revealed the most popular slang terms for money used by various generations, with some phrases more widely recognised than others. As methods of payment continue to evolve, so does the language Brits use to describe money according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 adults revealed that Gen Z is the most likely generation to use slang terms, with 58% adopting new phrases, compared to a mere 19% of Boomers. While Boomers currently refer to money as ' cash ', a third think this particular word will eventually become obsolete. Traditional phrases such as 'lolly', 'shekels' and 'folding green' are frequently used by those over 65, but are rarely recognised or used by Gen Z or Millennials. Instead, terms like 'stacks' and 'P's' are more common. Despite the rise of cashless payments, 71% of Brits agree that the decline of cash is not inevitable, with 82% believing it's crucial to have it readily available. Ross Borkett, banking director at Post Office, which commissioned the research, stated: "Money, how we talk about it and how we use it, has always been a unique part of British culture. Such a wide range of phrases are being used for money, showing how entrenched cash still is within our society. "Whether you need money to pay the window cleaner or own a local shop and need to deposit your daily takings, we believe cash matters, and it seems so does the public. " "While we're seeing a shift towards contactless and digital payments, this research highlights that Brits still find value in having access to cash - whether they call it 'quid' or 'coin'." The research also discovered that your location can influence your cash vocabulary. For instance, 'dosh' is most commonly used in the North East, while 'bread' is a term favoured by those in the South East. In Northern Ireland, 'bank' and 'moolah' are popular terms. This has led to over a quarter of Brits travelling to a different part of the UK and encountering an unfamiliar term for cash. Meanwhile, Parents and friends are common sources for picking up these unique phrases. Dr Lynn Robson, lecturer in English Literature at Oxford University, said: 'As money has evolved from shells and coins to plastic and digital forms, so too has the language we use to describe it. 'Despite the changes in how we pay for things, 'cash' - which has been used in our language for over 500 years - is still the most popular word for money. 'When it comes to the language of money, there are many cultural influences that can move phrases from the margins to mainstream culture. 'For example, sayings like 'loot' are infiltrating conversations due to the popularity of games like Minecraft, but it is still those closest to us which have the greatest impact on our language.' Top British terms for money: Cash Quid Fiver Tenner Coin Notes Change Dosh Grand (or G - £1000) Dough Funds Bucks Bills Coppers Bank Loot Ton (£100) Brass Bread Readies Wonga Lolly Moolah Pony (£25) Monkey (£500) Shrapnel Smackers Wedge Score Peanuts Spondulicks (or Spondoolies) Squids Plastic Paper Shekels Greenbacks Stacks Green Foldin' stuff Bob Benjamins Crust Ching Large Cheddar Beans Folding green Bangers and mash P's Racks
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Research shows how cash divides us - Gen Z call it ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'
29 per cent believe the word 'cash' may die out entirely one day | Shutterstock Boomers call it 'cash', while Gen Z prefer to use 'paper' – this is how different ages talk about money. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 2,000 adults found Gen Z is the most likely generation to use slang terms, with 58 per cent adopting new phrases, compared to just 19 per cent of Boomers. With the way we pay for things continually evolving, so is the language we use to communicate these payments, and as such 29 per cent believe the word 'cash' may die out entirely one day. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Longstanding phrases such as 'lolly' (67 per cent), 'shekels' (35 per cent) and 'folding green' (13 per cent) are widely used by the over 65s, but are rarely recognised or used by Gen Z or Millennials. However, terms such as 'stacks' (32 per cent ) and 'P's' (27 per cent) are more commonly said by Gen Zs. Despite the introduction of cashless payments, 71 per cent of Brits agree the decline of cash is not inevitable, with 82 per cent believing it's important to have it readily available. Ross Borkett, banking director at Post Office, which commissioned the research said: 'Money, how we talk about it and how we use it, has always been a unique part of British culture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Such a wide range of phrases are being used for money, showing how entrenched cash still is within our society. 'Whether you need money to pay the window cleaner or own a local shop and need to deposit your daily takings, we believe cash matters, and it seems so does the public. 'While we're seeing a shift towards contactless and digital payments, this research highlights that Brits still find value in having access to cash - whether they call it 'quid' or 'coin'.' It's not just different generations which have slang terms for money; the research also found that where you live can impact your cash vocabulary. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For example, 'dosh' is most popular in the North East, while 'bread' is most likely to be said by people in the South East. But in Northern Ireland, 'bank' and 'moolah' are popular terms. This has resulted in more than a quarter (27 per cent) of Brits travelling to a different part of the UK and hearing an unfamiliar term for cash. Common ways to pick up these quirky phrases are from parents (42 per cent) and friends (46 per cent ), according to the OnePoll data. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dr Lynn Robson, lecturer in English Literature at Oxford University, said: 'As money has evolved from shells and coins to plastic and digital forms, so too has the language we use to describe it. 'Despite the changes in how we pay for things, 'cash' - which has been used in our language for over 500 years - is still the most popular word for money. 'When it comes to the language of money, there are many cultural influences that can move phrases from the margins to mainstream culture. 'For example, sayings like 'loot' are infiltrating conversations due to the popularity of games like Minecraft, but it is still those closest to us which have the greatest impact on our language.' Common ways to pick up these quirky phrases are from parents and friends | Shutterstock Brits' top 50 terms for money:
