Communion/cofirmation money

n.

Heard in Cork

Money received as a child for First Communion or Confirmation, used to describe someone who is exceptionally careful or frugal with money.

In use

That fella still has his communion/confirmation money

Posh English

That gentleman still exercises extraordinary prudence with his childhood savings.

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