noun
Uncommon
giro
JEYE-roh
Giro (noun) means a bank transfer of funds between account holders, made on the payer's instruction. Example: “The rent was paid by giro straight into the landlord's account.”
noun
1
A bank transfer of funds between account holders, made on the payer's instruction.
"The rent was paid by giro straight into the landlord's account."
2
(British, informal) An unemployment or welfare benefit cheque.
"His Shepherd's Bush giro was in doubt now, because he had declined the exciting career opportunity to work in the Burger King in Notting Hill Gate."
— , The First Shag in Ages (1994)
"His giro was late again this month."
How to use giro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bank-to-bank funds transfer, or in British slang, a benefits payment cheque.
UK vs US
Mostly a British and European term; Americans would say "direct deposit" or "wire transfer" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- giros
- Third person singular
- giros
- Past tense
- giroed
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Etymology
Borrowed via German from Italian giro ("circulation"), ultimately from Latin gyrus ("circle").
Synonyms
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giro cheque
Rhymes for giro
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What does “giro” mean?
The word “giro” means a bank transfer of funds between account holders, made on the payer's instruction. In plain terms, a bank-to-bank funds transfer, or in British slang, a benefits payment cheque.
How do you pronounce “giro”?
“Giro” is pronounced JEYE-roh (/ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “giro” in a sentence?
Here is “giro” used in a sentence: “The rent was paid by giro straight into the landlord's account.”
What part of speech is “giro”?
“Giro” is a noun.
Where does the word “giro” come from?
The word “giro” comes from Latin. Borrowed via German from Italian giro ("circulation"), ultimately from Latin gyrus ("circle").
Is “giro” a common word?
“Giro” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “giro” have?
“Giro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bank transfer of funds between account holders, made on the payer's instruction.
