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  1. 10-Aug-2012, 20:39 #1
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    Default How much money is a "slat"?

    (source: Iceberg Slim - Pimp-The story of my life)

    The word surely refers to a certain amount of dollar. The question is how much?
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    Default Re: How much money is a "slat"?

    A "slat" = one dollar.

    From Online dictionary and encyclopedia
    Slat: A dollar, a buck. "The tab was 12 dollars. I threw down a double sawbuck which left her with a fin and 3 slats for a tip"

    double sawbuck = $20
    fin = $5


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    Default Re: How much money is a "slat"?

    What a complete answer! Thanks )
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    Default Re: How much money is a "slat"?

    Never heard the term before, is it British, American or neither?
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