fuck you money

See also: fuck-you money

English

Alternative forms

• fuck-you money

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Etymology 1

Suggesting a dismissive remark to one's employer when leaving.

Noun

fuck you money (uncountable)

1. (US, slang, vulgar) Enough money to leave one's job, etc. and enjoy the lifestyle of one's choice.

   I've got my fuck you money.

   • 2016 October 17, Ethan Wolff-Mann, “How Much Money Would You Need to Ditch Your Job—Forever?”, in Money‎^[1]:

     In some circles, the wealth required to burn any bridge you want has a name: “f--k you money.” That's because, well, backed by the First Amendment and a large fortune, you can yell that without consequences to pretty much anyone, save for a judge, a plumber, or a tax assessor.

   • 2022 March 7, Romano Santos, “What Is ‘Fuck You Money’ and Do You Have Enough of It?”, in Vice‎^[2]:

     The concept of Fuck You Money is closely related to the FIRE movement, Alba explained.

Etymology 2

Suggesting a scornful display of wealth and power.

Noun

fuck you money (uncountable)

1. (slang, vulgar) Money spent on lavishly expensive things of little to no practical benefit.

   A solid gold toilet? That's fuck you money.

See also

• funny money