spending money

American  

noun

1. money for small personal expenses.

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spending money British  

noun

1. an allowance for small personal expenses; pocket money

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Etymology

Origin of spending money

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

"But, candidly, I could use the liquidity. I'm good at making money. I'm better at spending money."

From BBC

So it’s no surprise to me that we’re spending money while remaining financially sound—it’s a continuation of our lifetime of frugality, not a departure.

From The Wall Street Journal

You mentioned the blockbuster feel of it, getting people’s butts to the theaters, spending money.

From Los Angeles Times

Since most of these jobs involved spending money or regulating business, rather than creating wealth, this decline is an economic boon.

From The Wall Street Journal

I have forty dollars left over from my vacation spending money.

From Literature