barrelhead

[ bar-uhl-hed ]

noun

1. either of the round, flat sections that form the top and bottom of a barrel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barrelhead¹

First recorded in 1830–40; barrel + head

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on the barrelhead, in advance or on demand:

   They won't deliver the merchandise unless we pay cash on the barrelhead.

Example Sentences

After all, he provides “cash on the barrelhead” in exchange for a form of reality TV—college and professional sports.

From The Daily Beast

If Earthmen wanted anything from them, the terms were cash on the barrelhead.

From Project Gutenberg

Nevertheless, the headaches had for years made the transference of fishing to someone for cash on the barrelhead a temptation.

From Project Gutenberg