Word
fiver
Phoneticsfiv·er
UK/fˈaɪvɐ/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“I only have a fiver in my pocket.”
contextual
“He reached into his jacket and pulled out a fiver to pay for the coffee.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“It’s one of those takeaways that sells a bit of everything – it does the best pizza I’ve ever tasted, and for about a fiver.” “For British student Betsie Brooke-Taylor, 19, the threshold to ask for money back is a fiver as she says "every little helps".” Etymology
From five + -er (measurement suffix) or + -er (“supporter”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
NUMERAL
Idioms
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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