Meaning & Definition of word "Quid"

Quid

/kwɪd/

noun:

  • 1. A term used in British English to refer to one pound sterling.
    • Example: I can't believe I spent fifty quid on dinner last night.
  • 2. A slang term for money in general.
    • Example: He’s always looking to make a quick quid.
  • 3. A unit of currency in certain contexts, particularly in informal usage.
    • Example: The price of that jacket is a hundred quid.
  • 4. Refers to a quid pro quo in some contexts, meaning something given in exchange for something else.
    • Example: 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 of quid

Meaning: A toonie (Canadian two-dollar coin), colloquially sometimes referred to as quid.

Example Sentence: I found a quid on the ground.

Meaning: A general term for any amount of money, especially in context of selling or buying.

Example Sentence: He won a quid from selling old coins.