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green goods

/ɡriːn ɡʊdz/

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/ɡriːn ɡʊdz/slangamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее сленговое выражение для фальшивых денег или поддельных банкнот, происходящее от зелёных чернил, используемых на американской валюте.

An outdated slang term for counterfeit money or forged banknotes, originating from the green ink used on U.S. currency.

  1. Fresh produceB1formal

    Fresh vegetables, fruits, and other edible plants, especially those that are green and leafy.

    ruСвежие продукты

    • The market is full of green goods like lettuce and spinach.
    • She bought some green goods for the salad.
    • Farmers sell their green goods directly to consumers.
  2. Counterfeit money (slang)C2slangamerican

    Slang term for counterfeit or forged banknotes, especially US dollars.

    ruФальшивые деньги

    • The gang was arrested for passing green goods.
    • He was caught trying to sell green goods to an undercover agent.
    • The police raided the warehouse where green goods were being printed.