Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pocket money

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables
pock-et -money
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance

British usage; Uncountable

noun

A small sum of cash, carried on the person, for small, daily expenses.

American usage; Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

mad money spending money

Frequently Paired Words

mad money spending money stipend per diem

Synonyms

allowance pin money spending money

Questions

What does pocket money mean?
A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance

How to pronounce pocket money

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