Talk:slush fund
Latest comment: 1 year ago by 49.186.97.223 in topic Etymology
Comedic use[edit]
I am tempted to add a second definition along the following lines:
- 2. (used for comedic effect) Money that has not been hypothecated or dedicated to a particular purpose, or which is used for a different purpose than originally intended.
Please consider. I only hold back on the basis that just about any word could be used sarcastically or for comedic effect. But for "slush fund" I think it's somewhat common.
—DIV (49.186.97.223 13:05, 15 July 2022 (UTC))
- I've become convinced. Editing accordingly now. —DIV (49.186.97.223 13:35, 15 July 2022 (UTC))
- Note: I've quoted three sentences. Please check that it is nor excessive. It's clearly less than 10% of the original article, FWIW. Not sure whether Wiktionary has guidance on this. —DIV (49.186.97.223 13:44, 15 July 2022 (UTC))
Etymology[edit]
Investopedia gives a different history, where in the 1700's "cooks sold grease they gathered from cooking meat to buy luxury items". —DIV (49.186.97.223 13:46, 15 July 2022 (UTC))