Word Noun
fiver
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency UK /fˈaɪvɐ/ fiv·er UK spelling fivers
Definition
n.a slang name for a five-pound note in the UK. You use this when talking about money in a casual way.
n.a five-pound banknote in the United Kingdom.
Examples
“I only have a fiver in my pocket.”
“He reached into his jacket and pulled out a fiver to pay for the coffee.”
“While the digital economy has reduced the need for physical cash, the fiver remains a common denomination for small, everyday purchases in many parts of the country.”
Etymology
From five + -er (measurement suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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