noun
Street Slang
Paper
/ˈpeɪ.pər/ · noun · slang
Money — chasing paper means chasing cash.
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Definitions
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Used to frame work and hustle in terms of the money it brings in.
“It's all about the paper at the end of the day.”
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A common slang term for money, referencing paper currency. "Getting paper" or "chasing paper" means earning or pursuing money.
“He's out here getting his paper.”
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Can describe a large sum or someone's wealth.
“They're moving serious paper now.”
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Paper In A Sentence
Long hours, but the paper's worth it.
Stack your paper before you spend it.
Every move he makes is about the paper.
Origin & Usage
"Paper" for money is long-standing American and AAVE slang, referencing paper bills, and is deeply embedded in hip-hop lyricism about earning and ambition.
People Also Ask
What does paper mean in slang?
Paper is slang for money — "chasing paper" means chasing cash.
Where did paper come from?
It's long-standing American and AAVE slang referencing paper currency, common in hip-hop.
What does paper chase mean?
A paper chase means the pursuit of money — hustling and working to earn cash.
How do you use paper in a sentence?
For example: "he's getting his paper" — meaning he's making money.
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