beer money

Cash for pints

Beer money is a small amount of cash for minor personal expenses—not just beer, but any casual discretionary spending: I do online surveys for a little beer money, The garage sale brought in some beer money.

The term suggests pocket change rather than serious income, money you wouldn't miss if spent frivolously.

extra

bonus

Reward beyond expectation

odd jobs · overtime pay · moonlighting · under the table · cash in hand · scratch · tax refund · rebate

casual

pocket change

Minor cash on hand

tip jar · bar tab · night out · treat yourself · slush fund

informal

pittance

Insultingly small payment

peanuts · chicken feed · shoestring

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financial purpose/priority

beer moneyrent money

Funds owed for lodging

mortgage payment · rent · savings · emergency fund · tuition

scale/amount

beer moneylife savings

Total accumulated personal wealth

nest egg · fortune · serious money · real money · big bucks

Family

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