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wampum
WOM-puhm · noun · slang
Money.
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Slang for money, from the shell beads used by some Native American peoples as currency.
“Save up your wampum for the trip.”
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wampum In A Sentence
Save up your wampum for the trip.
Origin & Usage
From Algonquian 'wampumpeag,' shell-bead money used in early North American trade.
Variants
wampumpeag
People Also Ask
What does 'wampum' mean?
As slang it means money. Historically, wampum was a form of shell-bead currency used by some Native American peoples.
Where does the word 'wampum' come from?
It comes from the Algonquian word 'wampumpeag,' referring to the shell-bead money used in early North American trade.
How do you use 'wampum' in a sentence?
Use it as a casual word for money, e.g. 'Save up your wampum for the trip.'
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