readies

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛdiz

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Etymology 1

From ready +‎ -s, from ready money.

Noun

readies pl (plural only)

1. (UK, informal) Cash, especially bank notes.
   • 2000 February 5, Douglas Watkinson et al., “Beyond the Grave”, in Midsomer Murders:

     It's a question of readies, Chief Inspector. We're not everyone's idea of a fun day out.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

readies

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of ready

Anagrams

• dearies