walk·ing-a·round mon·ey [waw-king-uh-round] Show IPA noun 1. money that is carried on the person for routine expenses and minor emergencies; pocket money. 2. Also called street money. Political Slang. cash sums given by political managers, district leaders, or the like, to grass-roots workers and others for expenses incurred while canvassing for votes or doing other chores before an election. Origin: 1975–80, for def 2 Source Dictionary.com