'nest egg' definitions:
Definition of 'nest egg'
(from WordNet)
noun
A fund of money put by as a reserve [syn: savings, nest egg]
noun
Device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it
Definition of 'nest egg'
From: GCIDE
- nest egg \nest egg\, n.
- 1. An egg left in the nest to prevent the hen from forsaking it, and to induce her to lay more in the same place. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, (figuratively), Money set aside in a special fund to be used for special occasions, or more commonly, for retirement; as, she set aside a large hunk of her salary every month and had a considerable nest egg for her retirement. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'nest egg'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- assets,
- backlog,
- balance,
- bank account,
- bottom dollar,
- budget,
- cache,
- cash reserves,
- checking account,
- command of money,
- exchequer,
- finances,
- fund,
- funds,
- hoard,
- inventory,
- kitty,
- life savings,
- means,
- moneys,
- pecuniary resources,
- pocket,
- pool,
- purse,
- reserve,
- reserve fund,
- reserve supply,
- reserves,
- reservoir,
- resource,
- resources,
- savings,
- savings account,
- sinking fund,
- something in reserve,
- stock,
- stockpile,
- store,
- substance,
- Swiss bank account,
- treasure,
- unexpended balance,
- unregistered bank account,
- wherewithal