British English Slang – Quid.
A pound sterling. The pound sterling (£) is the official currency of the United Kingdom. The plural of quid can be quid or quids, depending on usage. Quid is a colloquial way of referring to money, similar to how bucks is used in the United States to refer to dollars.
The expression quids in is British slang for making, saving or receiving money.
A few quid means a small amount of money.
British Slang for Money:
There are many other informal expressions to describe British money:
- Dosh – Money
- Fiver – £5
- Grand – £1000 (or a thousand in some other context)
- Lolly – Money
- Monkey – £500
- Nugget – A one pound coin.
- Score – £20
- Shrapnel – The loose change (coins) that you usually carry in your pocket.
- Tenner – £10
- Ton – £100
- Wedge – A large bundle of bank notes.
- Wonga – Money
Example:
- “I’m totally skint mate! Any chance you could lend me a few quid?“
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What is slang?
Slang is very informal language. It’s usually spoken rather than written, and is often used by a particular group of people or in a particular place. Slang changes over time, and using it well is a great way to sound more natural when speaking English.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quid stays the same in both forms — “one quid” and “twenty quid,” not “quids” (except in the phrase “quids in”).
Its exact origin is debated, but one popular theory links it to the Latin phrase “quid pro quo” — meaning “something for something.”
It’s mainly British slang, though it’s understood in Ireland and some other English-speaking countries with historical UK ties.
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