Grade

n.

Heard in Cork, Mayo, Limerick and Galway

Hard-earned money or ready cash.

I've not a single penny of grade on me till Friday, like.

Posh English

I do not possess a single coin of money upon my person until Friday.

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Limerick
• Galway

Related terms

• Chiser gradeA declaration of having no money at all, pronounced chi-sir.
• Rough as grade A sandpaperExtremely rough or unattractive in appearance, likened to heavy-grade sandpaper.
• Cider tokensHard-earned cash or pocket money, traditionally spent on cheap cider.
• FleeceTo rob, swindle, or relieve someone of their hard-earned cash.
• DoshCash or ready money; funds to keep the night rolling.
• ReadiesReady cash; available money.