noun Street Slang

feria

FEH-ree-ah · noun · la

Caló for money — cash, paper, the bag.

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Definitions

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Money. Any amount, any form. From a couple of bucks to a whole stack — if it spends, it's feria.

“Can't roll out tonight, I ain't got no feria till Friday.”
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Money, and specifically small change or coins.

“La neta no tengo feria, güey.”
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feria In A Sentence

Can't roll out tonight, I ain't got no feria till Friday.

Origin & Usage

From Spanish 'feria' (fair, market, also small change), pulled into Caló and Mexican slang as a general word for money. Standard in Chicano LA, Northern Mexico and broader Mexican Spanish.

People Also Ask

What does feria mean in Mexican slang?

Besides meaning a 'fair', feria is Mexican slang for money, and especially loose change or coins.

Does feria mean change specifically?

It can mean money in general, but it often refers specifically to small change, as in 'no tengo feria' (I have no change).

Is feria informal?

Yes, it's casual slang used in everyday speech, not formal language.

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