cookie jar
The term "cookie jar" can refer to a physical container for cookies, a concept in finance, an idiom, or a space in computer programming.
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Definition
A2Household
(common)A container, often made of ceramic or glass, used to store cookies or other sweet treats.
Example
- She reached into the cookie jar to grab a chocolate chip cookie.
C1Finance
(technical)A reserve of funds set aside to be used during financially difficult times, often implying manipulation of financial statements.
Example
- The company was accused of using cookie jar accounting to smooth earnings.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)To be caught taking advantage of one's position, often involving unethical behavior.
Example
- He got his hand caught in the cookie jar when he was caught embezzling funds.
B2Technology
(technical, internet)A storage space for browser cookies, which are small pieces of data used to track user activity online.
Example
- The browser's cookie jar was cleared to enhance privacy.
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