The term “coin money” is an idiom that means to make or gain money rapidly, according to Dictionary.com. It implies that someone is successful in a business or financial venture, [says Langeek] . This hyperbolic expression dates from the mid-1800s.
- “With a monopoly on the market he could coin money”.
- “Those who own stock in that restaurant chain are coining money”.
In essence, coining money is associated with easy and rapid wealth accumulation.
What is the meaning of coin money?
Coin money in American English
Informal. to earn or accumulate wealth rapidly.
Is coin slang for money?
Great question! That in circulation or current; specie, money. In slang use this has passed into ‘cash, money generally ‘, as in ‘I haven’t the coin to do it’.
What is a synonym for coin money?
Great question! Synonyms of ‘coin’ in American English
coin. (noun) in the sense of money. money. cash. change.