English · Slang Attested

play money

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Banknotes of any foreign currency.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiền giấy của bất kỳ đồng tiền nước ngoài nào

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Money

Common questions

What does “play money” mean?

Banknotes of any foreign currency.

Is “play money” formal or informal?

play money is generally derogatory, slang.