cash; money on hand; extra income
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
cash on hand; ready money; liquid funds
informalRefers to physical cash or easily accessible money, as opposed to assets or deposits. Often contrasted with 'fixed assets' or 'savings'. The diminutive suffix '儿' (r) is optional and commonly used in northern dialects.
When you're out and about, you need to carry some cash on you.
He works part-time jobs on holidays to earn some extra cash.
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Sell the old books to get a bit of spending money.
noun
extra income; side income; money earned outside one's regular salary
informalRefers to additional earnings from part-time jobs, freelance work, bonuses, or other sources beyond the fixed monthly salary.
Apart from his salary, he has some extra income every month.
Driving for a ride-sharing app on weekends is his main source of extra income.
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Although this extra money isn't much, it helps with household expenses.