Money that (a) derives its value entirely from the mandate of the government, and (b) cannot be freely traded. Fiat money is not the same thing as floating currency, because if a floating currency is intrinsically worthless then its lack of worth will be reflected in the forex markets. Fiat money, on the other hand, does not require a disciplined monetary of fiscal policy on the part of the issuing authorities; exchange rates are fixed by decree, which means the state also controls supplies of hard (foreign) currency.
by abu yahya September 28, 2008
Get the fiat moneymug. Dawg on Friday and Saturday it was all about the Benjamins but come Sunday it was hard to be pimpin' when all you had was circle money.
by Chplhill August 17, 2008
Get the Circle Moneymug. 1. Playing with house money refers to money that was given to you, easily obtained or stumbled upon. In other words risking it as in a bet means you would have nothing to lose.
2. Living life on house money refers to narrowly escaping death at some previous point in your life. In other words you have defied death and everyday that you are still breathing is a bonus.
3. In sports playing on house money refers to going up against an overwhelming favorite and playing loose and free like you have nothing to lose. A number 16 seed playing against a number one seed in the NCAA tourney would be playing on house money.
2. Living life on house money refers to narrowly escaping death at some previous point in your life. In other words you have defied death and everyday that you are still breathing is a bonus.
3. In sports playing on house money refers to going up against an overwhelming favorite and playing loose and free like you have nothing to lose. A number 16 seed playing against a number one seed in the NCAA tourney would be playing on house money.
1. I was the only survivor in 747 crash that claimed 158 lives. I am living on house money.
2. We have a sub .500 record and we are playing the defending champs in round one of the playoffs. We're playing on house money.
3. This hotel in Vegas gave me $100.00 in funny money to play with in their casino for booking a 4 night stay.
4. A distant rich uncle passed away and left me $100,000.00. House money woooo hoooooo.
2. We have a sub .500 record and we are playing the defending champs in round one of the playoffs. We're playing on house money.
3. This hotel in Vegas gave me $100.00 in funny money to play with in their casino for booking a 4 night stay.
4. A distant rich uncle passed away and left me $100,000.00. House money woooo hoooooo.
by House Money April 20, 2015
Get the House Moneymug. A Caribbean term for the extra bit of money a woman will carry with her on a date. The amount usually covers cab fare or the bus ride home, just in case the cheap mofo wont pay for her ride/invite her in for coffee.
Trini girl: I got a date with cute but poor tonight.
Bajan girl: I hope you got your vex money.
Trini girl: Guuuurrrl, I always gots ma vex money!
*cackle, cackle*
Bajan girl: I hope you got your vex money.
Trini girl: Guuuurrrl, I always gots ma vex money!
*cackle, cackle*
by FoxyPrincess September 3, 2010
Get the Vex Moneymug. What you might call the rock legend, "Johnny Cash"
John is another name for a toliet, and cash is another name for money.
John is another name for a toliet, and cash is another name for money.
by Telephony May 14, 2015
Get the Tolietty Moneymug. Money sought in the settlement of a car accident injury, weather one was actually hurt or not.....where the claimant usually shows up in court, wearing a neck brace to support his case.
by rubberweiner June 16, 2020
Get the Neck Moneymug. shoplifting, named after a small town in Derbyshire England famed for its population of thieves, tramps, drug addicts and 'chavs'
man 1 'where did you get the cash to buy all those cans of lager?'
man 2 'no body was watching so I used Cotmanhay Money in the beer-off '
man 2 'no body was watching so I used Cotmanhay Money in the beer-off '
by Mr Cunninglinguist May 15, 2010
Get the COTMANHAY MONEYmug.