26984 words

iou

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
abbreviation for I owe you: a written promise to pay back a debt:

Examples:

Here's an IOU for the fiver you lent me. I'll pay you back on Monday.
2
abbreviation for I owe you (= a written promise to pay back money owed):

Examples:

I’ll give you an IOU for the loan.
3
abbreviation for I owe you: a written promise to pay back a debt:

Examples:

The New York agent now has an IOU for $1,000.

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