pocket money
"Pocket money" is a term commonly used to describe a small amount of money given to children by their parents or guardians, or money carried for minor daily expenses.
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Definition
B1Family
(informal, common)A small amount of money given regularly to a child by their parents or guardians for personal use.
Example
- Every week, she receives pocket money from her parents to buy snacks and small toys.
- He saved his pocket money for months to buy a new video game.
B1Daily Life
(informal, common)A small sum of money kept for minor, everyday expenses.
Example
- I always carry some pocket money for coffee or a quick snack.
- She set aside a bit of pocket money for emergencies.
Similar
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