bankroll

[ bangk-rohl ]
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noun

  1. money in one's possession; monetary resources.

verb (used with object)

  1. Informal. to finance; provide funds for: to bankroll a new play.

Origin of bankroll

1
First recorded in 1885–90; bank2 + roll

Other words from bankroll

  • bankroller, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for bankroll

bankroll

/ (ˈbæŋkˌrəʊl) mainly US and Canadian /

noun

  1. a roll of currency notes

  2. the financial resources of a person, organization, etc

verb

  1. (tr) slang to provide the capital for; finance

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