# pin money

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/pin-money
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

A relatively small sum of cash kept in one's personal possession for routine expenses or incidental purchases; an amount of money which is not particularly significant.

## Examples

- She earns a little pin money selling her handmade crafts online.
- He works a few hours at the library just to have some extra pin money for his weekend hobbies.
- Although the modest stipend provided little more than pin money, she accepted the internship for the valuable experience it offered.

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