bread
/brɛd/
CommonMoney. Used as a general term for cash or income.
More casual and everyday than 'bag' (which implies big scores). Bread is just money, any money. Often used in a working-class or relatable context.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Wake up. Get this bread. Repeat. | A motivational statement about daily money-making routine. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | I can't hang out tonight, I'm chasing bread. | Declining social plans because they need to work or make money. | instagram, 2024 |
| 03 | That job barely pays any bread for the hours you put in. | The pay is too low relative to the work required. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | Stack your bread while you're young. You'll thank yourself later. | Save your money early in life for future benefit. | youtube, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to money in a general, everyday sense.
- Talking about needing to earn income.
- Describing someone focused on making money.
- Using money slang in a casual, non-flashy way.
Do not use it when
- You are referring to actual food or baked goods.
- You mean a single large windfall or deal.Use “bag” instead.
- You are talking about investments or stocks specifically.
Bread vs bag
bread
Bread is a general, everyday word for money in any amount.
VS
bag
Bag usually refers to a specific large sum or lucrative deal.
Origin and context
Cockney rhyming slang (bread and honey = money) dating back decades. Entered hip-hop vocabulary and became mainstream internet slang. 'Let's get this bread' became a viral meme in the late 2010s.
- First seen
- mid-20th century
- Confidence
- medium
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