finif

English

Alternative forms

• finiff, finnif, finniff

Etymology

From Yiddish פֿינף (finf, “five”). Doublet of five.

Noun

finif (plural finifs)

1. (US slang, dated) A five-dollar bill (note).
   • 2004, Leigh Montville, Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero‎^[1], →ISBN:

     “Kid, I got a finif [a five-dollar bill],” Orlando said. “I'll split it with you.”

Shelta

Etymology

From the Yiddish פֿינף (finf, “five”).

Noun

finif

1. A monetary note of five pounds.

References

• Language in Danger Andrew Dalby, 2003