Cabbage is a word with several very different meanings. It can refer to a vegetable, but in informalused in casual conversation, not in formal language speech it can also mean money. There is also a rare verba word that shows action, occurrence, or state sense meaning to stealtake something without permission and keep it or make off with something.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
Easy pronunciation: CAB-ij (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Money, informal noun.
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Cabbage Meaning
money, especially in informal or slang use
Part of speech: noun
Definition: informal terms for money
Example: He spent all his cabbage on concert tickets.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- bread — Common slang for money.
- dough — Very common informal word for money.
- kale — Informal slang for money, though less common than dough or bread.
- loot — Can mean money in informal speech, though it can also suggest stolen money.
- moolah — Common informal synonym for money.
- sugar — Slang for money in some usage, but less standard than other terms.
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Other Meanings of Cabbage
Meaning 2
to steal or take something and leave quickly
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make off with belongings of others
Example: Someone cabled the package from the porch.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- filch — A direct synonym meaning to steal secretly.
- lift — Informal verb meaning to steal.
- pilfer — Means to steal small items or take things quietly.
- pinch — Informal verb meaning to steal.
- purloin — Formal synonym meaning to steal.
- swipe — Informal synonym meaning to steal.
Meaning 3
a type of cabbage
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of various types of cabbage
Example: They served a local chou with the roast.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- chou — A French word used for cabbage.
Meaning 4
the leafy vegetable plant grown for food
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers
Example: Brassica oleracea includes cabbage, kale, and broccoli.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- brassica oleracea — The botanical name for the species.
- cultivated cabbage — A botanical or agricultural term for the cultivated plant.
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Cabbage Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- bread
- dough
- moolah
- loot
- kale
- bread
to steal or make off with something
- filch
- lift
- pilfer
- pinch
- purloin
- swipe
the vegetable
- chou
- brassica oleracea
- cultivated cabbage
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the slang noun cabbage meaning money with the vegetable cabbage.
- Do not use the verb sense for the vegetable or money senses.
- 'Lettuce' and 'kale' can be slang for money, but they are not literal cabbage in normal usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cabbage mean in slang?
In slang, cabbage usually means money.
Is cabbage only a vegetable?
No. It can also be slang for money, and it has a rare verb sense meaning to steal.
What is a good synonym for cabbage meaning money?
Good synonyms include dough, bread, and moolah.
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