Peso Definition & Meaning

peso
noun
  1. the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos
  2. the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos
  3. the basic unit of money in Mexico; equal to 100 centavos
  4. the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau; equal to 100 centavos
  5. the basic unit of money in the Dominican Republic; equal to 100 centavos
  6. the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos
  7. the basic unit of money in Colombia; equal to 100 centavos
  8. the basic unit of money in Chile; equal to 100 centesimos

"Peso" in song lyrics

See how peso is used in real songs:

  • "To chew up and consume every cookie, crumb, and peso"
    Aesop Rock — Pigs (Bonus Track)
  • "Hold down the needle with a penny or a peso"
    Delinquent Habits — Tres Delinquentes
  • "gimme my money gimme my yen gimme my peso"
    Eightball f/ Busta Ryhmes — Get Money

Usage tips for "peso"

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