"lucky money" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lucky money (uncountable)
  1. (East Asia) Money given as a gift during holidays, weddings, or other special occasions. Wikipedia link: lucky money Tags: uncountable Synonyms: lai see [Hong-Kong]
    Sense id: en-lucky_money-en-noun-67gTPW-8 Categories (other): East Asian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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