noun
General Slang
Dosh
/dɒʃ/ · noun · informal
Money, cash — 'I'm saving up some dosh.'
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Definitions
1
Cash, especially spending money.
“Bring some dosh, the place is cash only.”
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2
Money in general.
“I haven't got the dosh for a holiday this year.”
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3
Earnings or wealth, often spoken of casually.
“He's making serious dosh in that new job.”
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Dosh In A Sentence
Saving my dosh for a new laptop.
Made a bit of dosh selling my old games.
No dosh till payday so I'm staying in.
Origin & Usage
British slang for money of uncertain origin, in use from at least the mid-20th century. Possibly linked to 'doss' or to older cant terms.
People Also Ask
What does dosh mean in British slang?
It simply means money or cash, used casually in everyday speech.
Is dosh rude?
No, it's harmless informal slang, fine in most settings.
What are other British words for money?
Plenty — dosh, wonga, dough, brass, readies, and quid for a pound.
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