lizzie
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫɪzi// lizzie
n. a slang name for a British pound coin. It comes from the name of Queen Elizabeth II, whose face was on the coins for many years.
n. a colloquial term for a one-pound sterling coin, derived from the name of Queen Elizabeth II. Often used in plural form to refer to money generally.
Can you lend me a lizzie for the parking meter?
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of lizzies to pay for the round of drinks.
While the term has faded slightly since the transition to a new monarch, many Londoners still refer to their loose change as lizzies out of long-standing habit.
From Liz + -ie.
Usage
Informal British slang; typically used in the singular for a specific coin or plural for a small amount of cash.