nest egg
nest egg
nounDefinition of NEST EGG
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose <paid for the computer out of his nest egg>
Related Words chest, coffer(s); assets, savings, savings account; bankroll, cache, collection, cushion, hoard, pocketbook, reserve, treasure; petty cash, pin money, pocket money, spending money
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