quid

¹ American  

[kwid] / kwɪd /

noun

1. a portion of something, especially tobacco, that is to be chewed but not swallowed.

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quid ² American  

[kwid] / kwɪd /

noun

plural

quid

1. British Informal. one pound sterling.

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quid ¹ British  

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. slang one pound sterling

2. slang in a very favourable or advantageous position

3. slang mentally subnormal

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quid ² British  

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

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Etymology

Origin of quid¹

First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

Origin of quid²

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

“None of them ever said ‘quid pro quo,’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Ironically, it did earn me a few quid," he laughed.

From BBC

He said after he had run off he returned to the car, believing Mr Ali would have also fled, and Mr Shabir drove back to Keighley where he gave him a "couple of quid".

From BBC

"I would have been happy with a few quid to go down the pub. I didn't expect anything."

From BBC

Manchester City and Chelsea are already quids in from playing in the Fifa Club World Cup - and they could yet end up earning loads more.

From BBC