wonga

/ˈwɒŋɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of the Australian Aboriginal currency of Papua New Guinea, equivalent to one-sixth of a kina.

“The tourist bought a souvenir for 5 wonga.”

2. noun

A slang term for money.

“I need some wonga to buy a new phone.”

Synonyms

  • bread
  • dosh

Antonyms

  • debt
  • poverty