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shrimp
SHRIMP · noun · slang
An Australian five-dollar note.
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Australian slang for the $5 banknote, also called a 'prawn' or 'pink lady.'
“Only a shrimp left in my wallet.”
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shrimp In A Sentence
Only a shrimp left in my wallet.
Origin & Usage
From the pinkish color of the Australian $5 note (as with 'prawn').
People Also Ask
What is a 'shrimp' in Australian money slang?
It's a nickname for the pink Australian $5 note.
Why is the $5 note called a shrimp?
Because of its pinkish colour, which also earns it the nickname 'prawn.'
What else is the Australian $5 note called?
Also 'prawn' and 'pink lady.'
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