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tenner
What does tenner mean?
Slang for a ten-unit banknote in the US and UK.
"It's only a tenner to get in."
Origin
US and UK slang, from 'ten' plus the -er suffix.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tenner?
It's a ten-unit banknote — a $10 bill in the US or a £10 note in the UK.
Is tenner British slang?
It's used in both the US and UK, but it's especially common and everyday in British English.
Where does the word tenner come from?
From 'ten' plus the -er suffix, the same pattern as 'fiver' for a five.
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