What does Scratch mean?

Small money/Little cash (Small amount) For example: "Just give me small scratch! (Just give me a little money!)"

Where does the slang word Scratch come from?

Scratch is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Scratch

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Scratch definition 1

Small money/Little cash (Small amount)

"Just give me small scratch! (Just give me a little money!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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