Rhyming slang for fiver (five pound note).
Skin diver
Example Sentences
"Lend us a skin diver."
"That's a couple of skin divers."
Etymology & History
Rhymes with "fiver" (five pound note). Aquatic-themed rhyming slang from the mid-20th century when scuba diving became popular.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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