noun Uncommon

quid

kwihd

Quid (noun) means informal British term for one pound sterling. Example: “Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?”

noun

Informal British term for one pound sterling.

"Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?"

"The ticket only cost five quid."

A piece of chewing tobacco, or the act of chewing it.

"He kept a quid of tobacco tucked in his cheek."

How to Use Quid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBritish slang for a pound (money) — "quid" doesn't change in the plural, so it's always "five quid," never "five quids."

Common mistake

Never add an "s" for the plural: it's "twenty quid," not "twenty quids."

When to use it

Informal, mainly British.

Common pairings

a few quid quid pro quo

Word Forms

quidded past tense, quids plural, quid plural, quids plural, quids plural, quids singular

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “quid” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

Can you lend me a couple of _____ for the bus?

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin quid, "what" or "something," possibly via the phrase quid pro quo — "something for something."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for quid

squid fluid druid liquid languid genderfluid

See all rhymes for quid →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “quid” mean?

The word “quid” means informal British term for one pound sterling. In plain terms, british slang for a pound (money) — "quid" doesn't change in the plural, so it's always "five quid," never "five quids.".

How do you pronounce “quid”?

“Quid” is pronounced kwihd (/kwɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “quid” in a sentence?

Here is “quid” used in a sentence: “Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?”

What part of speech is “quid”?

“Quid” is a noun.

Where does the word “quid” come from?

The word “quid” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin quid, "what" or "something," possibly via the phrase quid pro quo — "something for something.".

Is “quid” a common word?

“Quid” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “quid” have?

“Quid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British term for one pound sterling.

Featured In

Vocabulary lists that include quid:

Words That Start With Q