walking-around money
Americannoun
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money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies; pocket money.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of walking-around money
1975–80, walking-around money for def. 2
Example Sentences
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If, that is, you and me happen to have a few hundred thousand dollars or more of walking-around money on hand.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2021
A star quarterback or point guard may be able to garner some walking-around money from a campus sandwich shop, or maybe a lot more from an Internet platform.
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021
Back then, the half-forgotten Jake LaMotta was only too glad of a few talkshow appearances and some walking-around money.
From The Guardian • Oct. 8, 2010
Murtha, who'd been told there was "walking-around money" available, couldn't be bribed.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2010
Maybe they’d give him some walking-around money too.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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