pin-money

Noun

pin money (uncountable)

1. (historical) An allowance of money given by a man to his wife or to other dependents for their personal, discretionary use.
   • Meronyms: pocket change, small change, loose change

   Synonyms:

   pocket money, spending money, walk-around money, walking-around money, beer money, petty cash

2. (dated, idiomatic) 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.
   • Meronyms: pocket change, small change, loose change

   Synonyms:

   pocket money, spending money, walk-around money, walking-around money, beer money, petty cash