jackson

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Meaning · English

A U.S. 20-dollar banknote USD (from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on the bill).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She looked at me with that familiar desire Her eyes lit up like they were on fire She said, "My name's Flo, and you're on the right track, But look here, daddy, I wear furs on my back, So if you want to have fun in this man's land, Let Lincoln and Jackson start shaking hands."

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 “jackson” mean?

A U.S. 20-dollar banknote USD (from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on the bill).

Is “jackson” formal or informal?

jackson is generally slang.