slush fund
A 'slush fund' is often associated with unethical or illegal financial activities, particularly in politics and governance.
Definition
C1Politics and Governance
(informal, negative)A pool of money used for illicit activities such as bribery or political corruption.
Example
- The politician was accused of using a slush fund to finance his campaign illegally.
B2Finance
(technical, neutral)A reserve of money set aside for discretionary or unauthorized purposes, often without a specific designated use.
Example
- The company maintained a slush fund for unforeseen expenses that were not part of the official budget.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slush fund":