abe
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/eɪb/
five-dollar bill
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abe' originates from American English slang, specifically referring to the five-dollar bill due to Abraham Lincoln's portrait.
Historical Evolution
The term 'abe' has been used informally in American English to refer to the five-dollar bill.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the five-dollar bill, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colloquial term for a five-dollar bill in the United States, named after Abraham Lincoln, whose portrait is on the bill.
I only have an abe in my wallet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 12:36