spondulicks

or spon·du·lix

[ spon-doo-liks ]

nounOlder Slang.
  1. money; cash.

Origin of spondulicks

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; origin uncertain

Words Nearby spondulicks

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How to use spondulicks in a sentence

  • "spondulicks," said Dicky with a laugh, as the other hesitated for a word.

    Blindfolded | Earle Ashley Walcott
  • "I wonder where he got the spondulicks," broke in her son Richard.

    The Fourth Watch | H. A. Cody
  • Also it was convincingly true that the ingoing party—its way now made a pacific one—would need the "spondulicks."

  • Suppose I can't raise the spondulicks in time for the ten train!