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almighty dollar

(US, pejorative, idiomatic, singulare tantum) The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.

ɔlˈmaɪti ˈdɑlɚDocumented since 1610shistoricalCurrent178 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1616 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, pejorative, idiomatic, singulare tantum) The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.

Origin: Most sources hold this to be a coinage of Washington Irving, alluding to "Almighty God", although a Philadelphia newspaper also used the phrase at approximately the same time and Ben Jonson had used "almighty gold" in 1616 in Epistle to Elizabeth, Countess of Rutland. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Many legislators could care less. They are looking at the almighty dollar given to them by PACs”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Oh boohoo. You chased the almighty dollar over the game itself.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·May 2, 2026

The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.

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Almighty dollar means: The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

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almighty dollar means: The dollar, satirically characterized as a god.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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