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mad money

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A sum of money, often relatively small in amount, kept in reserve to use for impulsive, frivolous purposes.

Other meanings

2. noun

A sum of money kept in reserve or to insulate oneself financially in the event of the sudden breakdown of a relationship in which one is economically dependent.

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