The difference between Funny money and Play money

When used as nouns, funny money means money gained in a devious or sneaky manner, whereas play money means noticeably fake bills or coins intended for use as toy currency, especially with board games, rather than currency in a legitimate exchange market.


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  1. Funny money as a noun (idiomatic):

    Money gained in a devious or sneaky manner.

  2. Funny money as a noun (informal, US):

    A highly inflated currency.

  3. Funny money as a noun (slang, US):

    Bills of any foreign currency or of counterfeit origin.

  4. Funny money as a noun (slang):

    Play money.

  1. Play money as a noun:

    Noticeably fake bills or coins intended for use as toy currency, especially with board games, rather than currency in a legitimate exchange market.

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