pocket money

noun
UK: /ˈpɒkɪt ˌmʌni/
US: /ˈpɑːkɪt ˌmʌni/

  1. A small amount of money that parents regularly give to their child.

    1. I get pocket money every week.
    2. She spends her pocket money on candy and small toys.

  2. A small amount of money for minor expenses; allowance for discretionary spending.

    1. He uses his pocket money for snacks.
    2. The student earned some pocket money by doing odd jobs around the neighborhood.

Synonyms

allowance spending money

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pocket money" in English means: A small amount of money that parents regularly give to their child., A small amount of money for minor expenses; allowance for discretionary spending..

The phonetic transcription of "pocket money" is /ˈpɒkɪt ˌmʌni/ in British English and /ˈpɑːkɪt ˌmʌni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pocket money": allowance, spending money.

Example usage of "pocket money": "I get pocket money every week.". More examples on the page.