five-six
A moneylending scheme stereotypically associated with Indian nationals, especially…A moneylending scheme stereotypically associated with Indian nationals, especially Punjabis, in the Philippines.
Meaning
1 senses(Philippines, informal, uncountable)A moneylending scheme stereotypically associated with Indian nationals, especially Punjabis, in the Philippines.
Origin
From the high interest rate given, i.e. when ₱5 is borrowed, ₱6 must be returned.From the high interest rate given, i.e. when ₱5 is borrowed, ₱6 must be returned.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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