Nicker

Nicker (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Twenty nicker, A few nicker, Nickers)

Definition:

A nicker is a British pound. The plural is also “nicker”, as in “fifty nicker”.

Where Nicker Comes From:

The origin is unclear. It has been used as a slang term for a pound since the early 20th century.

How People Actually Use Nicker:

Used for prices and money: “it cost me twenty nicker”. It is common in London and general British slang.

Is Nicker Rude?

Not rude.

Examples in the Wild:

• “That will cost you fifty nicker.”Meaning: That will cost you fifty pounds.
• “Can you lend me ten nicker?”Meaning: Can you lend me ten pounds?
• “It’s only a few nicker, mate.”Meaning: It does not cost much.

Similar Slang:

Quid, Fiver, Tenner, Bob

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