smart money

Noun

Meaning

(law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)

people who are highly experienced or who have inside information

money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

smart-money

Synonyms

punitive damages exemplary damages canny investors expert investors vindictive damages well-informed investors experienced gamblers experienced investors knowledgeable investors wise investors

Antonyms

dumb money amateur investors ignorant investors inexperienced investors naive investors novice gamblers
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Hypernyms

people indemnity venture speculation damages redress

Hyponyms

double damages treble damages

Examples

the smart money said Truman would lose the election Source: Internet

All you need for proof is to just follow the smart money. Source: Internet

MasterCard debit cards are issued by Banco de Oro, Security Bank (Cashlink & Cash Card) & Smart Communications (Smart Money) tied up with Banco De Oro. Source: Internet

Although Drouin is eligible to return next year as a 19-year-old, the smart money is that the 2013 third overall pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be playing in the NHL. Source: Internet

In fact, smart money says the question Virgil is most frequently asked is “When do you sleep?” Source: Internet

She has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, CNN, and local television and radio shows across the country to talk about making smart money decisions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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