pocket money

Noun

A small amount of money given to a child or teenager by their parents on a regular basis for personal expenses.

ریشه

The word 'pocket' refers to the money being small enough to fit in a pocket, and 'money' comes from the Middle English word 'moneie' meaning 'currency.'

مثال

• He receives a weekly allowance of pocket money from his parents.
• She used her pocket money to buy a new toy.
• The amount of pocket money given varies from family to family.