(East Asia) Money given as a gift during holidays, weddings, or other special occasions.

(economics) A currency not fully backed by specie. / (US, politics) Funds contributed to political parties for activities intended to influence state or local elections.

(historical) An annual duty formerly paid in England by housekeepers towards providing harness, drums, colours, etc. for the militia.

Joss money burnt in East Asian ancestor worship.

Some extra money not needed for essential payments, which is available for spending on luxuries, hobbies, or simply going out for a beer.

plural of money shot

The illusion that a man appears more attractive to women when he is wealthy regardless of his appearance or personality.

(economics) A monetary policy that makes money, credit, or both difficult for many borrowers to obtain and only at relatively high interest rates.

(informal) Money easily acquired. / (economics) A monetary policy that makes money, credit, or both readily available to many borrowers and at relatively low interest rates.

(slang, emphatic) Cash, or a thing easily converted to cash, as opposed to credit.