"cold drink money" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cold drink money (uncountable)
  1. (slang, South Africa) a small bribe Tags: South-Africa, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-cold_drink_money-en-noun-DHyMXyWY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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