walking-around money

[ waw-king-uh-round ]

noun

1. money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies; pocket money.
2. Also called street money. Political Slang. cash sums given by political managers, district leaders, or the like, to grass-roots workers and others for expenses incurred while canvassing for votes or doing other chores before an election.

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking-around money¹

1975–80, walking-around money fordef 2