SportsSeptember 7, 2026

moneyspinner

MUN-ee-spin-er

Definition

A person, project, or asset that generates significant and consistent financial profit.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'money' and 'spinner,' likely originating in the mid-20th century as a metaphor for an object that continuously produces wealth, similar to a machine spinning out a product.

In the news

The article uses this term to highlight that the racehorse Giavellotto has earned its owners nearly £4 million in prize money, making it a highly profitable asset.

Hong Kong still the plan for Giavellotto

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