Persons or families that have recently become wealthy.
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Persons or families that have recently become wealthy.
They found, for example, a significant difference in emphasis as you moved from the “old money” rich, or true elite, to the “new money” rich, or unseasoned elite. In contrast, the “new money” women are fascinated with high fashion, espec…
"new money" means persons or families that have recently become wealthy. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"new money" means persons or families that have recently become wealthy. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
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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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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Families that have been wealthy for generations or members of such families.
Aesthetic associated with inherited wealth and quiet, traditional luxury — Ralph Lauren, sailing, equestrian. Counterpoint to "new money" flash. Closely related to "quiet luxury."
Money obtained in a devious or sneaky manner.
Indiana is spending like a blue blood. They’re the new money on the block. And they’re not going away any time soon.
"new money" is informal English meaning persons or families that have recently become wealthy. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "persons or families that have recently become wealthy" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "new money" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
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(humorous) The metric system of measurement, as opposed to the imperial system.
This recipe says add eight ounces of flour; what's that in new money?
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“Generalist investors swarm share register amid AI and electrification boom https://www.newsbeep.com/au/653100/ New money has found one of Australia’s oldest stories, and it’s all because of electrification and AI. It’s…”
“Indiana is spending like a blue blood. They’re the new money on the block. And they’re not going away any time soon.”
“Hen Mazzig finally blocked me. He was paid per engagement, and the only engagement he got around here were accurate flames. The new money means he can now block the flamers. Go try him”
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(British) The decimal monetary system used in the United Kingdom since 1971.
They call me new money, say I have no class, I'm from the bottom, I came up too fast.
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