walking-around money
[ waw-king-uh-round ]
/ ˈwɔ kɪŋ əˈraʊnd /
noun
money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies; pocket money.
Also called street money. Political Slang.
cash sums given by political managers, district leaders, or the like, to grass-roots workers and others for expenses incurred while canvassing for votes or doing other chores before an election.
Origin of walking-around money
1975–80,
for def 2
Words nearby walking-around money
walking papers,
walking shorts,
walking stick,
walking ticket,
walking wounded,
walking-around money,
walkman,
walkout,
walkover,
walkshorts,
walkway