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Ask for help > What do you call a ´coin´ used in a fun-fair?
What do you call a ´coin´ used in a fun-fair?
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Zsuzsapszi
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What do you call a ´coin´ used in a fun-fair?
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Dear native speakers,
Please help me. Could anyone tell me the correct word for the "coin" is used in fun-fairs, amusement parks?
Is it the chip or the dibs or what?
Thanks in advance.
Have a great Sunday.
Hugs,
Susan
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17 Jul 2011
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ldthemagicman
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Dear Susan, Yes! I agree with Minka! Here in the UK, I would use the term, "a token", for a fun-fair "coin". Les
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17 Jul 2011
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Zsuzsapszi
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Thanks so much. I need it to one of my logic games.
Hugs,
Zsuzsapszi
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17 Jul 2011
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douglas
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"token" is probably the best term, but "chip" is also fairly common.
I used to collect these things (but it also included "coins for street cars, subways, and many other things--I called hem "tokens") |
18 Jul 2011
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yanogator
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To me, there is a difference between a token and a chip. Generally speaking, a chip is often made of plastic and is fairly plain in appearance. A token might be made of any material, but is often metal, and often has some kind of impression - a picture, words, etc. - on it, making it look more like a coin. These aren �t definitions, but very general descriptions. Bruce |
18 Jul 2011
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Zsuzsapszi
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Thanks for all your kind help. It �s good to know the difference between these words.
Susan
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18 Jul 2011
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