Quid

Quid (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Quid, Nicker, Smackers)

Definition:

Quid is British slang for a pound, meaning one pound sterling. The plural stays the same, so five quid is £5 and a hundred quid is £100. It is used all the time in everyday talk about money and prices.

Where Quid Comes From:

The word probably comes from the Latin “quid”, meaning “what” or “something”, as in “quid pro quo”, and has been slang for a sovereign or pound since the late 1600s. It is one of the oldest British money slang words still in daily use.

How People Actually Use Quid:

People say “that cost me twenty quid” or “can you lend me ten quid?” in shops, pubs and at home. “Quids in” means you are doing well, or making a profit. The word is also used for round figures: “a few quid” means a small sum of money.

Is Quid Rude?

No. It is an informal, everyday money word that is perfectly fine in casual speech. In formal writing, use £.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Can you lend me a few quid till Friday?”

  Meaning: Can I borrow a small amount of money?

• “That jacket was fifty quid.”

  Meaning: It cost £50.

• “If this works, we will be quids in.”

  Meaning: We will make a profit.

Similar Slang:

Fiver, Tenner, Dosh, Wonga, Moolah, Skint

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