noun
Tillie
noun
1
Informal slang for an ATM (automated teller machine).
"I need to hit the tillie before we go — I'm out of cash."
How to Use Tillie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for a cash machine.
When to use it
Very informal and regional — most English speakers will say "ATM" or "cashpoint" instead.
Word Forms
Tillies plural
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Etymology
A playful nickname, likely a punning stretch from "till" (a cash register or money drawer) combined with the familiar girl's name Tillie.