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Synonyms of pin money

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Another word for pin money is pocket money. Other synonyms of pin money are spending money, walk-around money, walking-around money, beer money and petty cash.

Synonyms and similar words for pin money

nounAn allowance of money given by a man to his wife or to other dependents for their personal...

  • pocket moneyA small sum of cash, carried on the person, for small, daily expenses.
  • spending moneyA sum of cash kept in one's personal possession, for routine expenses or incidental purchases.
  • walk-around money
  • walking-around money
  • beer moneySome extra money not needed for essential payments, which is available for spending on luxuries, hobbies, or simply...
  • petty cashA small to moderate fund of cash kept ready at home for household expenses.

Meaning of pin money

  1. noun An allowance of money given by a man to his wife or to other dependents for their personal, discretionary use.
  2. noun 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.

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Questions about synonyms of pin money

What is another word for pin money?
Pin money has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pocket money, spending money, walk-around money, walking-around money, beer money and petty cash.
What does pin money mean?
Pin money means an allowance of money given by a man to his wife or to other dependents for their personal, discretionary use.

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