piggy bank

noun
1.
a small bank, having the shape of a pig, provided with a slot at the top to receive small coins.
2.
any small bank in which coins are kept.

Origin:
1940–45

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piggy bank
 
n
a child's coin bank shaped like a pig with a slot for coins

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Piggy bank is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
And financially compensate individuals and businesses negatively impacted by
  the spill, out of his own galactic-sized piggy bank.
Public officials should not think that their office can be used as a personal
  piggy bank.
It is neither a current piggy bank, nor a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Put on your thinking cap and make a wise decision that will have a positive
  long-range effect on your piggy bank.
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