IOU


Meaning of IOU in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌī-(ˌ)ō-ˈyü ]

noun

Etymology: from the pronunciation of I owe you

Date: 1795

1. : a paper that has on it the letters IOU, a stated sum, and a signature and that is given as an acknowledgment of debt

2. : debt , obligation

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