brads
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Meaning · English
Money.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"All serene, old un — but 'ave yer got the brads (money) to pay for it?" said Bill, sneeringly, with another scornful glance at his fare's humble exterior.
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 “brads” mean?
Money.
Is “brads” formal or informal?
brads is generally slang.