"Quids" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Quids" Meaning

"Quids" is a noun that refers to British currency, specifically pounds, used as a colloquial or informal unit. It is derived from the slang expression "a pretty penny," where "quid" is a colloquial name for the pound. In British English, one can say "how much is that going to set me back" or "it'll cost you a few quid."

"Quids" Examples

Quid

Noun

1. A unit of currency in the United Kingdom that accounts for 1/240 of a pound sterling.
Example:
"She insisted on paying in cash, but had only £10 in quid left in her wallet."
2. Something that is easily done or obtained.
Example:
+ "Getting that job was the quid pro quo; she was so excited to get her dream role."
3. A challenge, or an obstacle, used to test someone's skills or resolve.
Example:
+ "The instructor made the Level 3 certification a real quid to beat."

Prefix "Quad-"

8 chars are four. Prefix "quad" means something that four people share.