moola

or moo·lah

[ moo-luh, -lah ]

noun

, Slang.

1. money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moola¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Has his production matched the moola?

From Seattle Times

But eventually the government substituted the widely available cowhide, resulting in the terms “cash cow” and “moola.”

From Washington Post

Francis Moola, a Zambian coach, nodded vigorously in agreement.

From New York Times

He urged folks who “dig it” to support the musician with “some moola, coinage, scratch, $, money.”

From Los Angeles Times

In another leaked Norwegian Cruise Line email, another sales manager based at the company’s Miami office suggested that “medical fear stories” were being exaggerated to make “more moola for the fat cats at major media houses.”

From Washington Post