soft money

noun

A currency not fully backed by specie.

Opposite
hard money
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Meanings

nounsoft money (usually uncountable, plural soft moneys)

plural soft moneys

  1. uncountableusuallyeconomicsA currency not fully backed by specie.
  2. USuncountableusuallygovernmentFunds contributed to political parties for activities intended to influence state or local elections.
  3. uncountableusuallyAcademic funds that are irregular or unexpected, such as donations.

    Antonyms: hard money

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAcademic funds that are irregular or unexpected, such as donations.

Opposite
hard money
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APA

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MLA

“soft money.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soft%20money. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “soft money,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/soft%20money.

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