lettuce
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Meaning · English
United States paper currency; dollars.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
To steady himself he counts the money left in his wallet. Seventy-three; today was payday. Fingering so much lettuce strengthens his nerves.
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 “lettuce” mean?
United States paper currency; dollars.
Is “lettuce” formal or informal?
lettuce is generally slang.