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loadsamoney

(British, informal, humorous) Referring to the free flowing of money, to large amounts spent or earned, or to the perceived acquisitiveness and materialism engendered in society by a booming economy.

ˌloʊdsəˈmoʊniˌɛDocumented since 1980s1980sGen XhistoricalCurrent166 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, informal, humorous) Referring to the free flowing of money, to large amounts spent or earned, or to the perceived acquisitiveness and materialism engendered in society by a booming economy.

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  • “Monaco harbour #panophotos #Monaco #loadsamoney”

My hon. Friend entered the House in 1987, and I am sure that my hon. Friend will recall the right hon. Gentleman the Leader of the Opposition talking about the "loadsamoney society" and the bad effect that that has had on crime rates.
Origin: From . Originally the name and catchphrase of a vulgar character who flourished wads of banknotes, invented by British comedian Harry Enfield in the 1980s. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Monaco harbour #panophotos #Monaco #loadsamoney”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, informal, humorous) A vulgar person who has gained a large amount of wealth and flaunts it whenever possible.

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