mad money
Emergency spending stash
Mad money is a small amount of cash a woman keeps on hand for emergencies—traditionally enough to get home safely if a date goes badly.
The term has broadened to mean any personal funds set aside for impulse purchases or unexpected expenses: She keeps some mad money in her wallet for spontaneous shopping.
Accumulated money kept
- rainy day fundMoney saved for emergencies
- safety netProtection against failure
- nest eggSaved money for later
- contingencyUncertain possible event
reserve · backup · buffer · taxi fare · bail out · lifeline · cushion · security
Independent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- secret stashConcealed personal reserve
leverage · options · escape · agency · flexibility · control
Shopping to improve mood
- shopping spreeExtended bout of purchasing
- treat yourselfAllow personal indulgence
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
impulse buy · extravagance · designer · boutique · accessories · jewelry · handbags · shoes
Fund for incidentals
- cash on handCurrency immediately accessible
- spare changeExtra coins on hand
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
- disposable incomeEarnings minus essential costs
loose change · bucks · dough · greenbacks
savings
Accumulated money kept
- rainy day fundMoney saved for emergencies
- safety netProtection against failure
- nest eggSaved money for later
contingency · reserve · backup · buffer · taxi fare · bail out · lifeline · cushion · security · provision
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
secret stash · leverage · options · escape · agency · flexibility · control
retail therapy
Shopping to improve mood
- shopping spreeExtended bout of purchasing
- treat yourselfAllow personal indulgence
- indulgenceYielding to desire
luxury · impulse buy · extravagance · designer · boutique · accessories · jewelry · handbags · shoes · gadgets
petty cash
Fund for incidentals
- cash on handCurrency immediately accessible
- spare changeExtra coins on hand
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
disposable income · loose change · bucks · dough · greenbacks
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- reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
- spendingspending, shopping, purchases, expenses, bills
- spending moneyallowance, entertainment budget, clothing budget, shopping spree, vacation fund
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Funds owed for lodging
mortgage payment · household budget · living expenses · earmarked funds · budget allocation
mad moneysavings account
Interest-bearing bank holding
nest egg · retirement fund · rainy day fund · investment portfolio · 401(k)
mad moneyemergency fund
Reserve for unexpected expenses
safety net · security deposit · reserve fund · contingency fund
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