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/kwɪd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A term used in British English to refer to one pound sterling.
I can't believe I spent fifty quid on dinner last night.
A slang term for money in general.
He’s always looking to make a quick quid.
A unit of currency in certain contexts, particularly in informal usage.
The price of that jacket is a hundred quid.
Refers to a quid pro quo in some contexts, meaning something given in exchange for something else.
In negotiations, there's often a quid pro quo involved.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly from Latin 'quid' meaning 'something'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quid pro quo
A Latin phrase meaning 'something for something', a favor granted in return for something.
not a penny more, not a quid less
An expression indicating a strict budget or limit.
a quid in the hand
Something that is guaranteed or certain.
Related Words
pound
The standard unit of currency in the UK.
currency
A system of money in general use in a particular country.
Slang Meanings
A toonie (Canadian two-dollar coin), colloquially sometimes referred to as quid.
I found a quid on the ground.
A general term for any amount of money, especially in context of selling or buying.
He won a quid from selling old coins.