folding money

noun

, Informal.

1. paper money.

folding money

noun

1. informal.
   paper money

Word History and Origins

Origin of folding money¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“The places where you go to give your coins, and get credit at the store and get cash – you know, folding money – those have not been working. Stores have been closed,” Powell said.

From Seattle Times

“The places where you go to give your coins, and get credit at the store and get cash — you know, folding money — those have not been working. Stores have been closed,” Powell said.

From Washington Post

When in funds, this lifelong con artist swaggered like a Park Avenue millionaire, gave serious folding money to beggars and always stayed in the best suite in the best hotel.

From Washington Post

Mothers who throw their children away or trade them for folding money.

From Literature

The greens were supposed to bring folding money in the new year, the peas, pocket change, and the pork entrails — if you can believe this — health.

From Seattle Times