Definition of shinplaster in English:

shinplaster

nounˈʃɪnplɑːstəˈʃɪnˌplæstər

informal, historical

1Australian US NZ A banknote or promissory note regarded as having little or no value.
〈美，澳〉小面额纸币；贬值的纸币
‘didn't they tell you we don't take no shinplasters here?’
Example sentencesExamples
- So he set to work and issued a large amount of these little shinplasters, and at first redeemed them for a while until he had got some thousands of dollars issued.
- Once again Texans used bank notes from other states and shinplasters instead of the Texas money.
- It is ‘faith’ and ‘law,’ which give the shinplasters of today, purchasing power.
- This promise was printed prominently on the face of shinplasters to inspire trust and acceptance.
- The bit of harbour shinplaster that Monrova had left over from his purchase was used to stock the galley with fruits and vegetables and cooking supplies and vodka.
- The men when gambling rarely spread out the shinplasters thrown on to the table, and the dummy was accepted in play.
Synonyms
cash, hard cash, ready money
2Canadian A twenty-five cent bill.
〈加〉25分纸币
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘The time has come for the penny to go the way of the shinplaster,’ the MP said.
- You will hear of short snorters, the reason we had shinplasters, the note that started the collection, the $1 bills given by a grandmother every Christmas, and other exciting tales.

Origin

So named because of the resemblance to a square piece of paper soaked in vinegar and used to bandage the shin.

Definition of shinplaster in US English:

shinplaster

nounˈʃɪnˌplæstərˈSHinˌplastər

historical, informal

1Australian US NZ A piece of paper currency or a promissory note regarded as having little or no value.
〈美，澳〉小面额纸币；贬值的纸币
“didn't they tell you we don't take no shinplasters here?”
Example sentencesExamples
- This promise was printed prominently on the face of shinplasters to inspire trust and acceptance.
- It is ‘faith’ and ‘law,’ which give the shinplasters of today, purchasing power.
- So he set to work and issued a large amount of these little shinplasters, and at first redeemed them for a while until he had got some thousands of dollars issued.
- Once again Texans used bank notes from other states and shinplasters instead of the Texas money.
- The bit of harbour shinplaster that Monrova had left over from his purchase was used to stock the galley with fruits and vegetables and cooking supplies and vodka.
- The men when gambling rarely spread out the shinplasters thrown on to the table, and the dummy was accepted in play.
Synonyms
cash, hard cash, ready money
2Canadian A twenty-five cent bill.
〈加〉25分纸币
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘The time has come for the penny to go the way of the shinplaster,’ the MP said.
- You will hear of short snorters, the reason we had shinplasters, the note that started the collection, the $1 bills given by a grandmother every Christmas, and other exciting tales.

Origin

So named because of the resemblance to a square piece of paper soaked in vinegar and used to bandage the shin.

单词	shinplaster
释义	Definition of shinplaster in English: shinplaster nounˈʃɪnplɑːstəˈʃɪnˌplæstər informal, historical 1Australian US NZ A banknote or promissory note regarded as having little or no value. 〈美，澳〉小面额纸币；贬值的纸币 ‘didn't they tell you we don't take no shinplasters here?’ Example sentencesExamples So he set to work and issued a large amount of these little shinplasters, and at first redeemed them for a while until he had got some thousands of dollars issued. Once again Texans used bank notes from other states and shinplasters instead of the Texas money. It is ‘faith’ and ‘law,’ which give the shinplasters of today, purchasing power. This promise was printed prominently on the face of shinplasters to inspire trust and acceptance. The bit of harbour shinplaster that Monrova had left over from his purchase was used to stock the galley with fruits and vegetables and cooking supplies and vodka. The men when gambling rarely spread out the shinplasters thrown on to the table, and the dummy was accepted in play. Synonyms cash, hard cash, ready money 2Canadian A twenty-five cent bill. 〈加〉25分纸币 Example sentencesExamples ‘The time has come for the penny to go the way of the shinplaster,’ the MP said. You will hear of short snorters, the reason we had shinplasters, the note that started the collection, the $1 bills given by a grandmother every Christmas, and other exciting tales. Origin So named because of the resemblance to a square piece of paper soaked in vinegar and used to bandage the shin. Definition of shinplaster in US English: shinplaster nounˈʃɪnˌplæstərˈSHinˌplastər historical, informal 1Australian US NZ A piece of paper currency or a promissory note regarded as having little or no value. 〈美，澳〉小面额纸币；贬值的纸币 “didn't they tell you we don't take no shinplasters here?” Example sentencesExamples This promise was printed prominently on the face of shinplasters to inspire trust and acceptance. It is ‘faith’ and ‘law,’ which give the shinplasters of today, purchasing power. So he set to work and issued a large amount of these little shinplasters, and at first redeemed them for a while until he had got some thousands of dollars issued. Once again Texans used bank notes from other states and shinplasters instead of the Texas money. The bit of harbour shinplaster that Monrova had left over from his purchase was used to stock the galley with fruits and vegetables and cooking supplies and vodka. The men when gambling rarely spread out the shinplasters thrown on to the table, and the dummy was accepted in play. Synonyms cash, hard cash, ready money 2Canadian A twenty-five cent bill. 〈加〉25分纸币 Example sentencesExamples ‘The time has come for the penny to go the way of the shinplaster,’ the MP said. You will hear of short snorters, the reason we had shinplasters, the note that started the collection, the $1 bills given by a grandmother every Christmas, and other exciting tales. Origin So named because of the resemblance to a square piece of paper soaked in vinegar and used to bandage the shin.
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