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megabuck Definition

mega·buck (megə buk′)

noun

  1. a million dollars
  2. a large, indefinite amount of money

Etymology: mega- + buck

megabuck Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • earn: I don't know anybody in television who's earning megabucks.
  • spend: They don't want to spend megabucks in litigation or arbitration.
  • make: They make megabucks just for playing records, go clubbing for a living, and get to date superstars.
  • pay: Proffessional players payed megabucks should score penalties with their eyes shut.