fiver

[fahy-ver]

noun

Slang.

1. a five-dollar bill.

2. British.,  a five-pound note.

fiver

/ ˈfaɪvə /

noun

1. (in Britain) a five-pound note

2. (in the US) a five-dollar bill

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiver¹

First recorded in 1830–40; five + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"A couple of folk said you owe them at least a fiver, so I messaged and said if you come back I'll give you a wee something," she added.

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But its chairman Martin Fleet said he believed visitors would be happy to voluntarily put a "fiver in the pot" if they could see the funds were being spent wisely.

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Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on banknotes since 1970 but could be on the way out.

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Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on these banknotes since 1970 but could be on the way out.

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Stick a fiver on Rachel Reeves referring back to that first Budget as "fixing the foundations" of the economy and public services, this week then being the moment to start, "rebuilding Britain".

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