smart money

noun
1.
money invested or wagered by experienced investors or bettors.
2.
such knowledgeable investors or bettors.
3.
Law. punitive or exemplary damages.

Origin:
1685–95

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smart money
 
n
1.  a.  money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors, esp with inside information
 b.  the gamblers or investors themselves
2.  money paid in order to extricate oneself from an unpleasant situation or agreement, esp from military service
3.  money paid by an employer to someone injured while working for him
4.  (US) law damages awarded to a plaintiff where the wrong was aggravated by fraud, malice, etc

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Word Origin & History

smart money
"money bet by those in the know," 1926, from smart (adj.). The same phrase earlier meant "money paid to sailors, soldiers, workers, etc., who have been disabled while on the job" (1693), from a noun derivative of smart (v.).
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Slang Dictionary

smart money definition


  1. n.
    money belonging to smart or clever people. : Most of the smart money is going into utility stocks right now.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
But there are signs the bubble is about to burst, and smart money may be trying
  to turn mania into cash.
Again, inexperienced investors could keep a close eye on what the smart money
  is doing, and adjust their bets accordingly.
The smart money is investing in honestly clean technology.
The current crisis presents a great opportunity to talk to your kids about
  personal finance and smart money management.
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