# Lizzie

/ˈɫɪzi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lizzie
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Informal British slang; typically used in the singular for a specific coin or plural for a small amount of cash.

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