Entity: MILLION
A slang term for a million, often used in informal contexts to refer to a large sum of money.
MILLION
Etymology
The term 'million' is commonly used as a slang expression to represent a significant amount of money, usually referring to a million dollars or pounds.
Definition
In informal language, 'million' is a colloquial expression denoting a million units of currency, often used to describe a substantial sum of money.
Historical Context
The use of 'million' as a slang term for a large amount of money has roots in the late 20th century, with variations such as 'medzas' and 'mill' emerging from financial jargon.
Cultural Significance
The term 'million' is prevalent in popular culture, especially in casual conversations and media portrayals of wealth and extravagance.
Related Concepts
Other slang terms for money include 'quid' for pounds and various expressions denoting specific monetary values, such as 'grand' for a thousand dollars.
See Also
A colloquial expression denoting a million units of currency, typically dollars or pounds.