What does Pocket money mean?

Pocket money (School allowance) For example: "Pocket money ya term (Term pocket money)"

Where does the slang word Pocket money come from?

Pocket money is a slang term from Uganda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Uganda and across Africa.

Pocket money

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Pocket money (School allowance)

"Pocket money ya term (Term pocket money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇺🇬 About Uganda Slang

Pocket money is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Uganda. Uganda slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1867 Uganda slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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