redback

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Meaning · English

the yuan (CNY), the currency of the People's Republic of China (Red Chinese money)

Register: slang

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).

Common questions

What does “redback” mean?

the yuan (CNY), the currency of the People's Republic of China (Red Chinese money)

Is “redback” formal or informal?

redback is generally slang.