gate money
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Money that is given to an inmate upon release from incarceration.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gate money” mean?
Money that is given to an inmate upon release from incarceration.
Is “gate money” formal or informal?
gate money is generally slang.