thou
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Meaning · English
A thousand, especially a thousand of some currency (dollars, pounds sterling, etc.).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Whoa there, big spender — that'll cost you a few thou. Are you sure you can afford it?
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 “thou” mean?
A thousand, especially a thousand of some currency (dollars, pounds sterling, etc.).
Is “thou” formal or informal?
thou is generally slang.