whip-round
(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, informal) A quick collection of money from a group of people, usually for a beneficial purpose.
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(chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, informal) A quick collection of money from a group of people, usually for a beneficial purpose.
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