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Bread
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Definitions
1
Food Β· Staple
Very Common
A baked food staple made from flour. Used to represent literal bread, toast, sandwiches, or baking activities.
Commonly used when discussing meals, food preparation, or bakery items.
Just made homemade sourdough π for the first time!
Instagram caption
Getting that π this week. Finally got paid!
Text message
Bread is a dietary staple across many cultures, often symbolizing basic sustenance and comfort food.
2
Slang Β· Money
Common
Slang for money or income, particularly in American and British youth culture. Used to reference earning or having money.
Often used in casual contexts among younger users to discuss finances or employment.
Hustling for that π all week long.
Twitter/X post
Emerged from the slang term 'bread' for money, which dates back to the 1930s and gained popularity in digital communication.
Cultural Context
The slang term 'bread' for money has been in use since the 1930s, originating from the phrase 'bread and butter' meaning livelihood or necessities.
Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods and holds significant cultural meaning across most societies as a symbol of sustenance and hospitality.
The bread emoji is frequently used in food blogging and recipe sharing on social media, particularly with the rise of home baking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often refers to specific British bread types like toast or sandwich bread.
United States
Often used with slang meaning for money, especially among younger Americans.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used literally to represent food items. Less likely to use the slang money meaning compared to younger generations.
Gen_Z: Often used for the slang meaning of money/income. Common in captions about 'the grind' or 'hustling' on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Mostly used literally in food contexts. May be used when sharing traditional recipes or family cooking traditions.
Millennials: Used both literally for food content and metaphorically for earning. Popular in recipe sharing and food photography.
Common Combinations
ππ§
Bread and butter, toast with butter, or basic necessities.
Represents a simple comfort food or basic staple meal in many Western cultures.
ππ₯ͺ
Making sandwiches or sandwich ingredients.
Used when discussing lunch preparation or sandwich recipes.
ππ°
Earning money, making an income, or financial success.
Plays on the slang meaning of bread as money, especially popular among younger users.