Wash wash
wahsh wahsh /wɑʃ wɑʃ/
"Wash wash" is Sheng for fake money scam (also: money laundering).
Meaning
- noun fake money scam, money laundering. Scams built on fake money, or dirty money made to look clean.
Examples
- Hiyo gari ni ya wash wash. That car was bought with scam money.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From 'washing' money.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Wash wash
What does Wash wash mean in Sheng?
"Wash wash" is Sheng for fake money scam (also: money laundering). Scams built on fake money, or dirty money made to look clean.
How do you use Wash wash in a sentence?
"Hiyo gari ni ya wash wash." means "That car was bought with scam money."
How do you pronounce Wash wash?
Say it wahsh wahsh (/wɑʃ wɑʃ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Wash wash come from?
From 'washing' money.
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