Wad and Wampum

Wad

Wad noun - A very large amount of money.
Usage example: amassed—and lost—a wad playing the stock market

Wampum and wad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wampum" instead a noun "Wad".

Wampum

Wampum noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
Usage example: made some real wampum on that last business deal
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Wad and wampum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wad" instead a noun "Wampum".
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