ATM
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Meaning · English
Any source of a large amount of money.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Too often California is relegated to serving as the nation’s political ATM.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ATM” mean?
Any source of a large amount of money.
Is “ATM” formal or informal?
ATM is generally slang.