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michigan bankroll

A big bunch of dollar bills so it looks like you have more money than you really do.
Dude, look at the wad that guys flashing around!

Look again, that's a michigan bankroll. He's probably got all of 20 bucks on him.
michigan bankroll by BHerner December 26, 2009

Michigan bank roll

A thick wad of currency (large bills) secured with a rubber band.
"The store clerk's eyes got big as Joe pulled a Michigan bank roll out of his pocket. (This may have originated in the 1920s when there were illegal gambling houses in Detroit. When pursued by the authorities, the crooks would flee to Ohio).