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manley

noun

/ˈmanlɪ/

English Definition

A J$1,000 banknote.

Etymology

  • (A portrait of former Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley is printed on the obverse, hence the term.)

Examples

  • "O much patty a Manley can buy?"

    How many Jamaican patties can you buy with a J$1,000 note?

  • "“Their battle cry is, "What have you done for me lately?" Or: "Let off a Manley ($1,000 bill) on mi nuh, boss." […]”"

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