ochre
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Meaning · English
Money, especially gold.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘What does he come here cheeking us for, then?’ cried Master Kidderminster, showing a very irascible temperament. ‘If you want to cheek us, pay your ochre at the doors and take it out.’
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 “ochre” mean?
Money, especially gold.
Is “ochre” formal or informal?
ochre is generally dated, slang.