whip-round

noun
\ ˈhwip-ˌrau̇nd How to pronounce whip-round (audio) , ˈwip-\

Definition of whip-round

chiefly British
: a collection of money made usually for a benevolent purpose had a whip-round to help the couple pay for a Paris honeymoonThe People

First Known Use of whip-round

1887, in the meaning defined above

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whip-round

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English Language Learners Definition of whip-round

British, informal : a collection of money from a group of people that is used to pay for something, buy a gift, make a donation, etc.