Synonyms for

Quid

Verb / kwɪd / Another word for quid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a slang term for a pound sterling or a chew of tobacco

Synonyms & similar words

quidproquo pound poundsterling chew britishpoundsterling cud plug britishpound wad chaw buck dollar coin cash bread dough moolah scratch green notes chew plug wad bite piece snuff twist blackjack cud dip

Synonyms by register

Formal

consideration payment remuneration compensation

Informal

buck dollar pound quid pro quo

Literary

gelt lucre mammon

Antonyms

loss debt poverty shortage deficit

Common collocations

  • a quid
  • twenty quid
  • tenner and a quid
  • quid pro quo
  • quid in
  • quid out
  • quid each
  • quid for quid

Word family

noun quid

Usage note

Primarily British informal slang for a pound sterling. Can also refer to a quid pro quo, meaning an exchange of goods or services.

Example sentences

  1. I found a quid on the street.
  2. I need to buy some snuff with a quid.
  3. My dad gave me a quid for my birthday.
  4. I used a quid to pay for my bus ticket.
  5. I saw a man smoking a quid of tobacco.

Quotes

  • A quid is a quid, and a guinea is a guinea.
  • If you want to know a man's character, give him power.
  • A quid saved is a quid earned.

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