\ ˈsmärt-ˌmə-nē
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Definition of smart money
(Entry 1 of 2)
smart money
noun (2)
\ ˈsmärt-ˈmə-nē
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, -ˌmə-nē \
Definition of smart money (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: money ventured by one having inside information or much experience
2
: well-informed bettors or speculators
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“Smart money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20money. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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