kelter

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Meaning · English

Money.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

By Jove, says my Lord, all my money is flown, […] Pray say, have you got any kelter to spare?

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 “kelter” mean?

Money.

Is “kelter” formal or informal?

kelter is generally slang.