Illegal or dishonest. Also used to mean homosexual.
Bent as a nine bob note
Example Sentences
"That deal is as bent as a nine bob note."
"He's bent as a nine bob note, that one."
Etymology & History
British expression meaning crooked, dishonest, or gay. From non-existent nine-shilling note (only 10-shilling notes existed). 'Bent' means corrupt or gay. British currency in insult.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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