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Dead Presidents Meaning

Dead Presidents (noun phrase / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Dead prez, Presidents, Stacking presidents)

Definition:

Dead presidents is slang for American money, because US banknotes show portraits of past presidents and other historical figures.

Where Dead Presidents Comes From:

It comes from the portraits on US currency, such as Washington on the $1 and Lincoln on the $5. It became popular in African American slang and hip-hop from the 1970s.

How People Actually Use Dead Presidents:

Used in rap lyrics and casual talk for cash: “stacking dead presidents”. It is often used playfully, and sometimes as a film or song title.

Is Dead Presidents Rude?

Not rude. It is a fun, slightly old-school way to say money.

Examples in the Wild:

“He’s out there chasing dead presidents.”Meaning: He is working hard to make money.
“I need some dead presidents for rent.”Meaning: I need cash for rent.
“A pocket full of dead presidents.”Meaning: A pocket full of cash.