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How would you explain ‘tin’ in the context? “And you can put this in your hat, Mother. Washing the dishes of pinkos doesn’t make someone a pinko. It’s not like an influenza.” “I’m just razzing you. I’d take up with a pinko in two toots, if he was famous and had a wad of tin. That artist’s little girlfriend is one lucky duck.” “The little girlfriend is actually his wife.” How would you explain ‘tin’ in the sentence: if he was famous and had a wad of tin? Thanks!
Apr 18, 2014 1:10 PM
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It definitely means money. I've heard that one before. Jack London uses it in "Martin Eden," in which a writer sends a piece of humorous verse to a newspaper containing "To borrow some tin/Was why he came in." That's circa 1900 or so. "Tin" is obsolete. However, "wad of cash" is still current. Gordon, I think you should tell people the book you're reading.
April 18, 2014
Wow...that quote you put on here has quite a bit of slang. I am not even sure what era it comes from! From the context I would say "wad of tin" means wad of money or cash...if he was rich
April 18, 2014
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