PoliticsSeptember 3, 2026
slush
SLUSH
Definition
A reserve of money or funds that is kept for irregular, often secretive, or illicit purposes, and is not subject to standard oversight.
Etymology
Originating in the 19th century, the term likely stems from 'slush'—the fatty waste found in ship galleys—which was sold by cooks for profit; this 'slush money' eventually became a metaphor for illicit or secret funds.
In the news
The opposition party worries that the proposed 162 trillion won Future Response Fund lacks enough parliamentary oversight, potentially allowing the government to use it as a 'slush fund' for projects without proper accountability.
[2026 Regular Session of the National Assembly]③ 820 Trillion Budget Battle Begins... Clash Over 162 Trillion Future Response Fund
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