Quid

Quid

/kwÉĒd/ /kwÉĒd/
Noun General

British pound sterling (ÂŖ); money

Example Sentences

"That cost me twenty quid."
"Can you lend me a few quid?"

Etymology & History

British pound sterling slang. British money terminology. 'Twenty quid' British ÂŖ20. Etymology uncertain British usage widespread. Working-class British currency. Reflects British pound nickname culture.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
đŸ’Ŧ
Formality
Slang
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