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pelf

noun

ˈpelf

Definition of pelf

as in money

something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment a politician who seems more interested in pelf than in policy

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Recent Examples of pelf Thomasine and Bushrod join up (as sheriffs relate) and share their pelf with Mexicans, Native Americans, other Black people, and poor white people. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022

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Noun

Johnson was not in the team, the money was on the table, and his valuation was probably more likely to go down from there rather than up.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The trend of hospitals asking for money up front represents a double whammy for patients.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Craig represents the state's Second Congressional District and holds a significant cash advantage in the race.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cash

Noun

Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The platform has an immense range of products available for purchase, ranging from rare coins and sports memorabilia to appliances and furniture.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of coin

Noun

The pushback comes as importers across the continent and other emerging markets turn to digital currencies to pay overseas vendors on the spot amid tight bank supplies of hard currency and costly transfer delays.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The possibility that the nickel could eventually follow the penny also strengthens the case for systems that can accommodate future changes in currency.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of currency

Noun

Cost me 11 bucks and was actually six minutes faster than what my Uber was going to take.

— Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026
Using deer scent can help pull bucks in front of cams, stop deer for shot opportunities, or maybe encourage a buck to use your trail instead of another 20 or 30 yards away.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

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