Rhyming slang for a ten pound note (tenner).
Ayrton Senna
Example Sentences
"Can you lend me an Ayrton Senna?"
"That'll cost you a couple of Ayrton Sennas."
Etymology & History
Modern rhyming slang for "tenner" (ยฃ10 note), named after Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna (1960-1994). Emerged in the 1990s during his fame.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1990s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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