hamilton

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Meaning · English

A United States ten-dollar bill.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I think the girls all work for $200 p/hr, give or take a few Hamiltons.

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 “hamilton” mean?

A United States ten-dollar bill.

Is “hamilton” formal or informal?

hamilton is generally slang.