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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of paycheck. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

payroll check

Example

More examples

"A paycheque is like menstruation. It comes once a month but only lasts a week."

Etymology

From pay (“wages or salary”) + cheque (“means of payment”).

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