Where did the term “Grand” come from?

The term “grand” is American slang from the early 1900s, presumably from the expression “a grand sum of money” to mean $1,000. As with most questions of etymology, we don’t know who first used the phrase. The best we can do, in most cases, is to find the earliest written usage, which is around 1915 for “grand.”

What does grand mean in money slang?

A Deep Dive into the Origins, Trends and Impact of Money Slang If you‘ve ever heard someone say they bought a car for "3 grand" or that their rent is "2 grand a month", you probably grasped that "grand" simply means one thousand dollars. But have you ever wondered about the origins of using "grand" as money slang?

How much is a grand worth in the UK?

A grand, which refers to $1,000, is equivalent to about 716 British pounds, give or take a bit depending on the current exchange rates. So, if you find yourself with a grand burning a hole in your pocket during a trip to the UK, just remember that it’s worth a little more than seven hundred of their lovely pounds. No, not at all!