noun

fiver

FYV

Fiver (noun) means (informal, chiefly UK) A five-pound or five-dollar banknote. Example: “Could you lend me a fiver until payday?”

noun

(informal, chiefly UK) A five-pound or five-dollar banknote.

"Could you lend me a fiver until payday?"

How to use fiver

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal word for a five-pound or five-dollar note.

When to use it

Informal, spoken usage — mainly British for pounds, also used for dollars in the US.

Word forms

fivers plural, Fivers plural

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Etymology

From "five" plus the suffix "-er," used for units of money.

Synonyms

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five-spot five dollar bill

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Rhymes for fiver

liver river giver diver quiver driver waiver sliver shiver Oliver deliver upriver

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fiver” mean?

The word “fiver” means (informal, chiefly UK) A five-pound or five-dollar banknote. In plain terms, informal word for a five-pound or five-dollar note.

How do you pronounce “fiver”?

“Fiver” is pronounced FYV (/ˈfaɪvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fiver” in a sentence?

Here is “fiver” used in a sentence: “Could you lend me a fiver until payday?”

What part of speech is “fiver”?

“Fiver” is a noun.

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