noun
Music Slang
Cheddar
/ˈtʃɛdər/ · noun · slang
Money, cash, paper — a tasty 2000s word for it.
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Definitions
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Slang for money or cash.
“He's out here making serious cheddar.”
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Used as a flex about being paid.
“Payday hit, time to stack that cheddar.”
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Refers to profit or earnings from a hustle or job.
“That side gig brings in good cheddar.”
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Cheddar In A Sentence
Bro just got a new job, stacking cheddar now.
That investment paid off, real cheddar.
We came to get the cheddar, not to play around.
Origin & Usage
AAVE slang where various food words for money emerged, with 'cheddar' rooted in 'government cheese' welfare programs and the broader money-as-food tradition. Heavily used in 90s and 2000s hip-hop.
People Also Ask
What does 'cheddar' mean in slang?
It means money or cash. Saying someone is 'making cheddar' means they're earning well.
Why does 'cheddar' mean money?
It ties into a long tradition of calling money 'cheese,' partly rooted in government cheese welfare programs, then evolved into 'cheddar.'
Is 'cheddar' still used for money?
Yes, though newer terms like 'guap' and 'bag' are more common now. 'Cheddar' has a slightly 2000s feel.
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