| One British pound (£1). Casual term. | United Kingdom, English. Early 17th century, possibly from Latin “quid” meaning “what.” | “It costs twenty quid.” “Lend me a quid?” | UK, Ireland |
Slang Description: quid
“Quid” is the everyday slang for one pound sterling (£1).
Origin: Possibly from Latin “quid pro quo,” meaning “something for something.”
Who used it first: London money markets in the 1600s.
Modern use: Used everywhere in the UK instead of “pound.”
Examples in conversation:
- “Can I borrow a quid for the bus?”
- “It’s only a few quid.”
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