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Currency Definition & Meaning

currency
noun
  1. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
  2. general acceptance or use; "the currency of ideas"
  3. the property of belonging to the present time; "the currency of a slang term"

"Currency" in song lyrics

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  • "It ain't about talent, it's all about the currency"
    Afu-Ra — Lyrical Monster
  • "Screaming S.U.C., all about our currency"
    Al-D f/ Z-Ro, Enjoli — Get Your Paper
  • "Money you tell me what's money to you, paper that represent currency?"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Twista — Money

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Frequently asked questions

What does currency mean?
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used general acceptance or use; "the currency of ideas" the property of belonging to the present time; "the currency of a slang term"
What part of speech is currency?
Currency is a noun.
How many definitions does currency have?
Currency has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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