yellowback
Noun
A species of sea catfish, Sciades parkeri, having yellow coloration on the upper part of its body.
Usage- Obsolete
- Rare
A cheap novel with a yellow cover; any cheaply reproduced novel, typically with sensational content.
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She felt she would like a corner in the English room for the afternoon, a book and an occasional remark—Mr Barnes of New York—she would not be able to read her three yellow-backs in the German bedroom.
A monetary note redeemable in gold; a gold certificate.
Usage- US usage
- Historical
Word forms
yellowbacksyellow-back