slush fund
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Tweet n. 1. A fund raised for undesignated purposes, especially: a. A fund raised by a group for corrupt practices, such as bribery or graft. b. A fund used by a group, as for entertainment. 2. Money formerly raised by the sale of garbage from a warship to buy small items of luxury for the crew. |
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