damage
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Meaning · English
Cost or expense.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter.
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 “damage” mean?
Cost or expense.
Is “damage” formal or informal?
damage is generally slang.