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nicker
What does nicker mean?
British slang for one pound sterling; plural stays 'nicker'.
"It's only a couple of nicker."
Origin
Early 20th-century British slang of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'nicker' mean?
It's British slang for one pound sterling (£1).
What's the plural of 'nicker'?
The plural stays 'nicker' — you'd say 'ten nicker', not 'ten nickers'.
How is it used?
You'd say 'It's only a couple of nicker' to mean it only costs a couple of pounds.
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