Tenner

Tenner

/ˈtenə/ /ˈtɛnə/
Noun General

A ten-pound note; £10

Example Sentences

"Can you lend me a tenner?"
"It only cost a tenner."

Etymology & History

British ten pound note. British money slang. 'Lend us a tenner' British £10. Working-class British currency. Reflects British denomination nickname culture.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang

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