noun
Uncommon
quid
kwihd
Quid (noun) means informal British term for one pound sterling. Example: “Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?”
noun
1
Informal British term for one pound sterling.
"Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?"
"The ticket only cost five quid."
2
A piece of chewing tobacco, or the act of chewing it.
"He kept a quid of tobacco tucked in his cheek."
How to use quid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for a pound (money) — "quid" doesn't change in the plural, so it's always "five quid," never "five quids."
Common mistake
Never add an "s" for the plural: it's "twenty quid," not "twenty quids."
When to use it
Informal, mainly British.
Common pairings
a few quid
quid pro quo
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Word forms
- Plural
- quids
- Third person singular
- quids
- Past tense
- quidded
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin quid, "what" or "something," possibly via the phrase quid pro quo — "something for something."
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Rhymes for quid
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What does “quid” mean?
The word “quid” means informal British term for one pound sterling. In plain terms, british slang for a pound (money) — "quid" doesn't change in the plural, so it's always "five quid," never "five quids.".
How do you pronounce “quid”?
“Quid” is pronounced kwihd (/kwɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “quid” in a sentence?
Here is “quid” used in a sentence: “Can you lend me a couple of quid for the bus?”
What part of speech is “quid”?
“Quid” is a noun.
Where does the word “quid” come from?
The word “quid” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin quid, "what" or "something," possibly via the phrase quid pro quo — "something for something.".
Is “quid” a common word?
“Quid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “quid” have?
“Quid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British term for one pound sterling.
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