noun Street Slang

Cake

/keɪk/ · noun · slang

Money, especially a thick stack of it — getting cake means getting paid.

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Definitions

1

Money or a large amount of cash.

“He's making serious cake off that app.”
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2

Profit or earnings from a hustle or job.

“That side gig brings in nice cake.”
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3

Used in flexing to mean wealth or a fat bankroll.

“She came back from the trip with cake.”
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Cake In A Sentence

Stacking cake all year, no breaks.
He flashed the cake and everybody noticed.
Real cake comes from owning, not renting.

Origin & Usage

AAVE slang for money, with the idea of a thick stack resembling a layered cake. Long used in hip-hop alongside bread, dough, and cheese.

People Also Ask

What does 'cake' mean in slang?

It means money, especially a thick stack of it. 'Getting cake' means getting paid well.

Does 'cake' only mean money?

In this money sense, yes — though 'cake' also has a separate body-related slang meaning. Context tells you which.

What does 'cake up' mean?

It means to make a lot of money or stack up serious cash.

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