Meaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
A £10 banknote. Casual, everyday word.UK English slang; used since the 19th century.“Can you lend me a tenner?”United Kingdom

Description of tenner

A simple British slang for a ten-pound note. Still very common today.

Examples of tenner in conversations:

  • “I need a tenner for lunch.”
  • “That costs a tenner.”

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