Question

how do i exactly match a word like $abc from a string "this is $$abc abc$abc $abc abc_$abc_ing";

Answer 1

You can use the regex:

(\$[a-z]+)

Explanation:

(        : Start of group
  \$     : A literal $. Since $ is a metacharacter we escape it.
  [a-z]+ : one or more letters that is a word. You can use the modifier i 
           to match uppercase letters aswell.
)        : End of grouping