dead president

noun

1. informal.
   a banknote

Word History and Origins

Origin of dead president¹

C20: from the pictures of various dead presidents that appear on US banknotes

Example Sentences

In the more than three months since Hamas killed about 1,200 Israelis in a surprise attack and Israel responded with a punishing invasion into the Gaza Strip that has left more than 26,000 dead, President Biden has tried to keep hostilities from spreading in the restive region.

From Los Angeles Times

That argument about the state's rights to a dead president's body seems to be a recurring one.

From BBC

“Now that it’s clear legislation to address our climate crisis is dead, President Biden needs to put us on an emergency footing to address this disaster.”

From Seattle Times

Three children were among the dead, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office said.

From New York Times

After the shootings, which together left 31 people dead, President Joe Biden renewed calls for stronger gun laws and questioned whether people as young as 18 should be allowed to purchase firearms.

From Seattle Times