jefferson
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Meaning · English
A two-dollar bill.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Gambling's not my form of masochism," said Carl. "Huh?" "So how much?" "The wad's mostly ones. Some Jeffersons. Two or three Abes."
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 “jefferson” mean?
A two-dollar bill.
Is “jefferson” formal or informal?
jefferson is generally slang.