spot
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Meaning · English
To loan a small amount of money to someone.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.
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 “spot” mean?
To loan a small amount of money to someone.
Is “spot” formal or informal?
spot is generally slang.