side money

noun

1. (in a poker game) the money or chips in a side pot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of side money¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

The side money, for private readings alone, should be substantial.

From Project Gutenberg

On every side money flowed from him; hard as he worked, largely as he earned, he spent more.

From Project Gutenberg