quid

¹

[kwid]

noun

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

quid

²

[kwid]

noun

plural

quid 

1. British Informal.,  one pound sterling.

quid

¹

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. slang,  one pound sterling

2. slang,  in a very favourable or advantageous position

3. slang,  mentally subnormal

quid

²

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

Origin of quid²

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

C17: of obscure origin

Origin of quid²

Old English cwidu chewing resin; related to Old High German quiti glue, Old Norse kvātha resin; see _cud

Example Sentences

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

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The inquest was shown a Snapchat video featuring a short clip of a car dashboard with a caption referring to taking a "12k rolly" and being off to "get 10 quid for it".

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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.

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It was, in the end I'm told, quid pro quo.

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It was seen by some diplomats as the quid pro quo for the diplomatic fawning and investment deals Trump received in Riyadh.

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