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fetti

(AAVE, slang) Money.

ˈfɛtiDocumented since 2000s2000sGen Z184 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(AAVE, slang) Money.

I can't get enough of that fetti for real / And now I'm hopin' that she's on the pill
Origin: Probably a shortened form of , itself from , thus making the term a . Alternatively, a , presumably in an allusion to "making it rain". The fact that usage of fetti appears to be centred around California, where feria is also commonly used, makes a derivation from Spanish more plausible. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Fetti means: Money.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. 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 ESL learners

fetti means: Money.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context 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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  • “[Jump to content](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetti#bodyContent) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the Future song, see [Monster (mixtape)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_(mixtape) "Monster (mixtape)").”

  • “# Domenico Fetti Domenico Fetti Italian painter (c.1589–1623) | Domenico Fetti | | --- | | [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/Portret_Domenico_Feti%2C_RP-P-2004-73-12_%28cropped%29.jpg/500px-Portret_Domenico_Feti%2C_RP-P-2004-73-12_%28cropped%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Portret_Domenico_Feti,_RP-P-2004-73-12_(cropped).jpg) | | Born | c.”

  • “Information from its **[description page there](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Domenico-Fetti_Archimedes_1620.jpg "commons:File:Domenico-Fetti Archimedes 1620.jpg")** is shown below.”

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Fetti means: Money.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. 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.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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