How to Pronounce "old money"
expression
ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈməni
OHD MUN-ee
ˈəʊld/ /mˈʌni
OHLD MUN-ee
Definition
Describes people or families who have had wealth passed down for many generations, and often belong to the established, traditional upper class.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈməni
British English
ˈəʊld/ /mˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OHD MUN-ee
UK
OHLD MUN-ee
Listen in Context
Her family is considered old money in this city.
He grew up around a lot of old money families.
People think old money means having better manners.
You can tell she's old money by the way she carries herself.