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Definition of potatoes

potatoes

  • money. As used by Damon Runyon in his short stories, such as Guys and Dolls.
    I can't go out tonight, I got no potatoes.

    Last edited on Oct 19 2013. Submitted by Richard B. on Apr 07 2006.

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