beer money
The term "beer money" originally referred to a soldier's allowance for beer but now commonly means extra cash for leisure activities.
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Definition
B2Modern Usage
(informal, colloquial)Extra income or spare cash used for casual and often social expenditures.
Example
- She does some freelance work on weekends to earn a bit of beer money.
- He set aside some beer money to enjoy a night out with friends.
C1Historical
(historical, UK)An allowance given to British soldiers in lieu of beer or spirits.
Example
- In the 19th century, British soldiers received beer money as part of their daily allowance.
Similar
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