WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
walk′ing-a•round′ mon′ey
(wô′king ə round′),USA pronunciation
- money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies;
pocket money. - GovernmentAlso 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.
- 1975–80, for def. 2
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