street money

noun

Synonym of walk-around money.

Meanings

nounstreet money (uncountable)
  1. UScolloquialuncountablegovernmentSynonym of walk-around money.
    1 more example

    Mr Davis: Would it be feasible to use the taxpayers['] money without any checking as you're talking about here for what is commonly known as walk-around money or street money? Because under the FEC, that is now legal... Mr Lott: ... I guess since walk-around money is now considered legal, I guess th[e]y could use that. Some States do rely very heavily on walk-around money in their primaries and general elections as the record will show.

    1979, “Statement of Hon. Trent Lott...”, in Hearings before the Committee on House Administration ... on H.R. 1 and Related Legislation, page 264

    Synonyms: walk-around money

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of walk-around money.

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