spondulix

/ spɒnˈdjuːlɪks /

noun

1. slang.
   money

Word History and Origins

Origin of spondulix¹

C19: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, waiting for the spondulix to pour in, has wife and family to support.

From Project Gutenberg

I’se t’inkin’ dat ar lot ob clo’se supin lak we-all here: De’y good stuff in um, an’ I reckon dey c’n stan’ ’spection, on’y dey sartin do stan’ in need ob jist a leetle spondulix fer ter put em in shape.

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I was out for money—rocks—spondulix—tin—the coin—and that idiot's dime was just as good as any man's.

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Am wiring spondulix to Miss Plympton.

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"I believe it was just a matter of spondulix," said the practical Dee.

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