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pelf

/pɛlf/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/pɛlf/

uncountable

An informal and somewhat dated term for money, often implying wealth acquired in a dishonest or contemptible manner.

  • 🇷🇺Неформальный и несколько устаревший термин для обозначения денег, часто подразумевающий богатство, приобретённое нечестным или презренным способом.
  1. Money or wealth C2 informal

    Informal term for money, often implying it is acquired dishonestly or considered with contempt.

    • He was only interested in pelf, not in helping others.
    • The corrupt official amassed a fortune in pelf.
    • They chased after pelf and ignored their principles.

    🇷🇺Деньги или богатство

    Synonyms: breadcashdoughgeltlootlucremoolahscratchswag

    Antonyms: indigencepenurypoverty