noun

tenner

TEH-nuh

Tenner (noun) means informal British term for a ten-pound note, or ten dollars in other dialects. Example: “Can you lend me a tenner until payday?”

noun

Informal British term for a ten-pound note, or ten dollars in other dialects.

"Can you lend me a tenner until payday?"

How to use tenner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for a ten-pound (or ten-dollar) note.

When to use it

Informal, mostly heard in British and Irish English.

Word forms

tenners plural, Tenners plural

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Etymology

Formed from ten + the informal suffix -er.

Synonyms

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ten decade X 10 ten dollar bill

Related words

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Rhymes for tenner

penner Renner kenner Jenner Fenner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tenner” mean?

The word “tenner” means informal British term for a ten-pound note, or ten dollars in other dialects. In plain terms, slang for a ten-pound (or ten-dollar) note.

How do you pronounce “tenner”?

“Tenner” is pronounced TEH-nuh (/ˈtɛnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “tenner” in a sentence?

Here is “tenner” used in a sentence: “Can you lend me a tenner until payday?”

What part of speech is “tenner”?

“Tenner” is a noun.

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