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Pocket money

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pin moneynoun(idiomatic, dated) A relatively small sum of cash kept in one's personal possession for routine expenses or incidental purchases; an amount of money which is not particularly significant.
spending moneynounA sum of cash kept in one's personal possession, for routine expenses or incidental purchases.
allowancenounAn amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
pocket changenoun(colloquial) Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
pocketnoun(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
pocketfulnounThe amount that a pocket would hold.
small changenounCoins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag, ready for small purchases.
pittancenounA meagre allowance of money or wages.
school pencenoun(historical) A small sum of money taken to school by a child as payment for the teaching they receive.
pittance paymentnounA meager monetary allowance, wage, or remuneration; a very small payment.
pin-moneynounAlternative form of pin money. [(historical) An allowance of money given by a man to his wife or to other dependents for their personal, discretionary use.]
money boxnounA tin, often with a slot in the top, for depositing coins, used by children to save money.
pocket piecenounSomething carried in the pocket for good luck, especially a coin.
spare changenoun(colloquial) Synonym of small change (“coins in the pocket, ready to spend”).
luck pennynounA coin carried or given for luck.
pocket lampnounA small lamp or torch.
moneyboxnounAlternative form of money box. [A tin, often with a slot in the top, for depositing coins, used by children to save money.]
penny packetnounPaltry, insignificant.
penniesnounAn unspecified, but very small amount of money.
pursenounA small bag for carrying money.

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