petty cash

American

noun

a cash fund for paying small charges, as for minor office supplies or deliveries.

petty cash British

noun

a small cash fund kept on a firm's premises for the payment of minor incidental expenses

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Etymology

Origin of petty cash

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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England play cash card Fifa's executive committee will meet today to discuss the progress on preparations for this summer's World Cup, less than three months before it kicks off.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2010

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