Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is 100 called a ton?

Why is 100 called a ton?

Leonardo Leonardo Mon Mar 10 2025 | 6 answers 1334
I don't understand this question. Could you please assist me in answering it? Why is 100 called a ton?

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Martina Martina Tue Mar 11 2025
The creators of these slang terms often perceive a humorous or playful semantic link between the Cockney expression and its intended meaning.

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EnchantedSeeker EnchantedSeeker Tue Mar 11 2025
This LINK isn't merely based on sound but also on the shared or associated meanings of the words involved.

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Dario Dario Tue Mar 11 2025
The term "ton" being used to represent £100 has an intriguing origin.

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Lorenzo Lorenzo Tue Mar 11 2025
It is believed to have emerged from Cockney Rhyming Slang, a unique form of wordplay prevalent in the Cockney dialect.

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Elena Elena Tue Mar 11 2025
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