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.