Readies (noun / UK Slang)
(Also heard as: The readies, Ready money, Ready cash)
Definition:
The readies is cash, money you can spend right away.
Where Readies Comes From:
It is a shortened form of “ready money”, meaning cash on hand.
How People Actually Use Readies:
Used in phrases such as “got the readies?” or “pay in readies”. It sounds a bit old-school.
Is Readies Rude?
Not rude.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Have you got the readies for the tickets?”Meaning: Do you have the cash for the tickets?
- “He paid in readies, no questions asked.”Meaning: He paid in cash.
- “I’m a bit short of readies this month.”Meaning: I am short of money this month.
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