Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)Some extra money not needed for essential payments, which is available for spending on luxuries, hobbies, or simply going out for a beer.

    Near-synonyms: beer ticket (humorous sense), pin money, pocket money, spending money, walk-around money, walking-around money, petty cash

  2. (UK, historical, uncountable)Money given to soldiers in the British army, in lieu of beer and spirits.

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