Definition of shrapnel

shrapnel    

noun - uncountable

• coins.

  I've only got a $50 note - oh, hold on, here's some shrapnel.

                                                                                                                          
  
  Citation from "Fit but you know it", A Gram Don't Come For Free (album), The Streets censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: money.

  Last edited on Aug 16 2015. Submitted by Jen from Sydney, NSW, Australia on Feb 04 2003.

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queer, the	Definitions include: counterfeit money.
c-note	Definitions include: a $100 bill.
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chips	Definitions include: money.
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