spending money
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Definition
Noun: - Cash for day-to-day spending on incidental expenses: Money that is readily available for personal use on small, everyday purchases and minor, non-essential items.
Usage
This term refers to a small amount of cash set aside for discretionary, casual expenses. It is not intended for bills, major purchases, or savings. It is often given to children or held by individuals for minor personal costs.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Pocket money": A near-synonym often used interchangeably, especially in British English, typically referring to a regular small allowance.
- Her weekly pocket money is her spending money for movies and comics.
Variants and Related Words
- Pocket money (n): A small regular allowance, especially for a child.
- Discretionary income/funds (n): Money available after necessities are paid for, a more formal and broader term.
- Cash on hand (n): Physical currency immediately available.
Synonyms
- Pocket money
- Allowance
- Pin money
- Cash
Related Phrases
- Walking-around money: Informal American English term for cash carried for incidental expenses.
- He always keeps some walking-around money in his wallet.
Noun
- cash for day-to-day spending on incidental expenses