readies

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noun

Cash, especially bank notes.

Less commonScrabble 8

Meanings

readies1

nounreadies pl (plural only)
  1. UKinformalpluralplural onlyCash, especially bank notes.

    It's a question of readies, Chief Inspector. We're not everyone's idea of a fun day out.

    2000 February 5, Douglas Watkinson et al., “Beyond the Grave”, in Midsomer Murders

readies2

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of ready

Origin

readies · verb

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “readies,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/readies.

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