Greenback/ˈɡriːnbæk/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Casual Term Greenback is informal, suitable for casual speech rather than official documents. Could you lend me a few greenbacks until next week? Pro Tip 2/3American English Used primarily in American English, so it's less familiar to non-American English speakers. In America, people often call money greenbacks. Pro Tip 3/3Not Plural Specific Can refer to any amount, not necessarily plural; 'greenback' can mean one dollar or many. I only have one greenback with me.