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pelf n

(uncountable, chiefly derogatory, dated) Money, riches; gain, especially when dishonestly acquired; lucre, mammon. (uncountable, dated) Rubbish, trash; specifically (British, dialectal) refuse from plants. (uncountable, Southwest England) dust; fluff. (countable, Yorkshire, derogatory) A contemptible or useless person. The song “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by the English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys was released on this day in 1985.

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