noun
General Slang
Wonga
/ˈwɒŋ.ɡə/ · noun · slang
Money — British slang for cash.
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Definitions
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Often refers to having (or lacking) spending money.
“Can't go out, I'm low on wonga this week.”
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A British slang term for money, used casually the way Americans might say "dough" or "bucks."
“That holiday cost a fair bit of wonga.”
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Used lightly and informally, with a slightly old-school, cheeky tone.
“He made a tidy bit of wonga off that deal.”
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Wonga In A Sentence
Payday tomorrow, then I'll have some wonga.
That motor must've cost serious wonga.
Saving my wonga for the summer.
Origin & Usage
British slang for money, "wonga" is often traced to the Romani word "wongar" (coal, also slang for money). It's been common in informal British English for decades.
People Also Ask
What does wonga mean?
Wonga is British slang for money or cash.
Where did wonga come from?
It's thought to derive from the Romani word "wongar," and has long been informal British slang for money.
Is wonga still used?
Yes, it's still common informal British slang, with a slightly cheeky, old-school feel.
How do you use wonga in a sentence?
For example: "that cost a lot of wonga" — meaning a lot of money.
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