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.